The Sugar Jack

by Ryan McCormick of Restoration Cider Co. Cocktails

Summer 2016 Issue

Prep time: 2 minutes

Serves: 1

Brandy adds a kick and cider adds fizz.

Ingredients

1 brown sugar cube

Bitters*

1/2 oz. applejack or calvados (or your favorite brandy)

Orange twist for garnish

Drop sugar cube into a champagne flute and saturate with bitters. Pour in brandy, then cider, and give a gentle stir. Garnish with orange twist.

*Peychaud’s is preferred but Angostura is acceptable.

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