The Liquid Ditty: Bourbon, Calvados, and Cider Cocktail
A crisp and refreshing cocktail for the season in between summer and fall. Hard cider, Bourbon, Calvados, and honey-sage syrup come together for a chilled autumnal sipper. We came up with this drink to celebrate our wedding and now it’s a September favorite.
A Katie at the Kitchen Door original recipe.
Ingredients
For the honey-sage syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 15 leaves fresh sage, roughly chopped
For each cocktail:
- 1 part Calvados
- 2 part Bourbon
- 1 part honey-sage syrup
- 1 part chilled hard dry cider, such as Bantam Wunderkind
- 1 sage leaf, for garnish
- ice
Instructions
For the honey-sage syrup:
Bring all ingredients to a simmer. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, until sage is bright green and syrup is foamy. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
For each cocktail:
Stir together Calvados, honey-sage syrup, and Bourbon to combine. Pour over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Top off with cider, garnish with a sage leaf, and serve.