RECIPE: Holiday Soother
November 15, 2011 10:56AM
What to sip while waiting for the turkey: a warming blend of whisky and apple cider. | Matthew Mead~AP
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Updated: December 17, 2011 8:04AM
MAKES 1 DRINK
2 ounces Scotch whisky1 ounce calvados (apple brandy)
1 ounce apple cider
1 ounce simple syrup or agave syrup
Pinch ground cinnamon
1 to 2 ice cubes
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
In cocktail shaker, combine whisky, calvados, cider, simple syrup and ground cinnamon. Shake, then strain into tumbler or stemless wine glass. Serve with cinnamon stick.
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