Recipes

Ciderhouse Whiskey

November 4, 2011

Two simple ingredients, whiskey and boiled cider (or cider syrup—a substitute to maple syrup that's found throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts) combine to make a powerfully good drink. A twist of lemon lends a bitter brightness without diluting the richness of the cocktail.

Ciderhouse Whiskey

Two simple ingredients, whiskey and cider syrup, combine to make a powerfully good drink.

Yield: makes 1 cocktail

For the Boiled Cider (makes 2 cups)

1 gallon apple cider

For the Cocktail

2 oz. bourbon
1 oz. boiled cider
1 strip lemon zest, for garnish

Instructions

Make the boiled cider: Gently boil a apple cider in a heavy-bottomed pot, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to ¹⁄₈ the original volume (making 2 cups syrup), about 2 hours. Let cool to room temperature and store, refrigerated, in an air-tight container.
For the cocktail: Combine bourbon and boiled cider over ice and stir gently. Twist lemon zest and drop into drink, stir again, and serve.