Wow, it's been over a month since my last post?!? What better way to get back into the swing of things than posting a cocktail for one of my favorite holidays, Halloween. This cocktail has some great fall flavors in it, both apple and ginger. I have seen similar recipes online that call for normal, boring non-alcoholic cider and ginger beer (Dr. Jekyll). However, after a quick trip up to Frankfurt last weekend, where I got my hands on some more delicious Apfelwein and a random find at the grocery store of an English alcoholic ginger beer why not create a Mr. Hyde version where every ingredient has the potential to get you drunk by itself. Enjoy.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. "Rye"
- 1.5 oz. Rye Whiskey (Templeton Rye: 40% ABV)
- 3 oz. alcoholic Apple Cider (Blauer Bock Apfelwein: 5.5% ABV)
- 3 - 4 oz. alcoholic Ginger Beer (Stone's Ginger Joe: 4.0% ABV)
Fill both a cocktail shaker and glass with ice. Add whiskey and cider to the shaker and stir for ~20 seconds. Strain into ice filled glass. Top with ginger beer and gently stir to combine. And that's it.
* Originally I was thinking of adding something to sweeten the drink a bit, but I enjoy the tanginess of this fall cocktail. However, if you like things on the sweeter side try adding a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the shaker with the whiskey and cider and stir until dissolved.
