Winter of Our Content

A sophisticated cocktail that combines the warmth of apple brandy and maple syrup with bright citrus notes, finished with sparkling wine. This elegant drink balances sweet, sour and bitter flavors for a perfect winter sipper.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ ounce Laird's Straight Apple Brandy
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce maple syrup
  • ¼ ounce Licor 43
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 5 ounces sparkling wine
  • 1 piece champagne flute
  • 1 piece orange twist
  • EXPRESSED AND DISCARDED

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine the brandy, lemon juice, maple syrup, Licor 43, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Pour the sparkling wine into a champagne flute, then strain the brandy mixture into the glass. Express the orange twist over the glass and discard.

    3 min