Cider Lowball Craft Cocktail
We believe in taking inspiration from the classics and giving them a refreshing update. Our Bartender’s Special for November is the Cider Lowball, and it does just that.
The Cider Lowball is inspired by the classic whiskey sour. Vanilla, Benedictine and unfiltered apple cider create a nostalgic and familiar flavor that’s both refreshing and surprisingly familiar. The Cider Lowball takes its name from the glassware used. Commonly referred to as a “bucket” or “rocks” glass, this glassware has also been referred to as a “lowball” or “old fashioned” glass.
The Cider Lowball is a perfect fall-inspired cocktail to add into your drink repertoire any time of year.
BARTENDER SPECIAL AT-A-GLANCE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz. Evan Williams bourbon
- .75 oz. unfiltered apple cider
- .75 oz. fresh lemon juice
- .75 oz. vanilla syrup
- .25 oz. Benedictine
- Garnish: 1 slice Granny Smith apple, 1 cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg
GLASSWARE
- Large rocks “lowball” glass
The Awakening Craft Cocktail
It’s time to wake up and smell the roses – if the roses were Sichuan peppercorns and your morning regiment includes a craft cocktail! This month’s bartender special is named “The Awakening”. Its sensory-forward ingredients perk up any drinker’s palate.
This lively craft cocktail starts with a foundation of bright, balanced citrus flavors of lemon and grapefruit, combined with a floral pairing of elderflower liqueur and Roku gin. The star of the show is Sichuan peppercorn syrup. This peppercorn, which gains its name from the region in China where it’s grown, has a signature mouth-numbing quality that creates a tingling sensation on the tongue and lips. Being a pepper, it also adds a layer of warmth and spice.
The craft cocktail sensation utilizes all five of the senses to create an awakening experience.
Bartender’s Special At-A-Glance
INGREDIENTS
- 2 basil leaves
- 2 oz. Roku Gin
- .75 oz. Sichuan peppercorn syrup
- .5 oz. lemon juice
- .5 oz. grapefruit juice
- .5 oz. Giffard Elderflower
GLASSWARE
- Chilled coupe
GARNISH
- Single basil leaf
