The dry, farmhouse-like funkiness of Pierre Huet Cidre Bouché Brut will get a contact of candy lemon to create a drink that places a inventive, low-alcohol twist on the traditional Lemon Drop. Whereas the cocktail is on the sweeter facet, the dry cider retains it from going overboard, with a refreshing hit of glowing apple taste. This drink offers a low-proof choice that may function a light-weight dessert.
Makes 1 cocktail
½ ounce limoncello
¼ ounce easy syrup
2 dashes fragrant bitters
3 ½ ounces Pierre Huet Cidre Bouché Brut, chilled
Garish: lemon peel twist
Add the limoncello, easy syrup and bitters to a small shaker or glass. Add ice and stir till chilled. Pressure right into a coupe glass. High with the cider and garnish with the lemon peel.
Photograph by Brittany Carvalho
Recipe featured in Cidercraft Journal Quantity 13
