Ingredients

  • 2 oz Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon
  • 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz apple cider reduction
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 2 drops Saline Solution
  • 1 egg white
  • Orange peel
  • Cinnamon

For the Apple Cider Reduction

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cloves
  • Pinch of Allspice Berries
  • Dash of nutmeg

 

 

Preparation

  1. Prepare the apple cider reduction by combining the apple cider, sugar, broken cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, strain out the spices, and allow to cool completely. Store refrigerated until ready to use.
  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, apple cider reduction, bitters, saline solution, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
  3. Dry shake (without ice) for 15 seconds
  4. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled
  5. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
  6. Express an orange peel over the surface of the cocktail
  7. Finish with a light grating of cinnamon