### Spiced Apple Highlander

This spiced apple highlander cocktail combines the deep flavors of apple brandy and scotch with a touch of ginger and allspice, creating a warm and inviting holiday drink. The blend of apple brandy, scotch, and spices gives this cocktail a comforting and festive flavor that's perfect for sipping by the fireplace during the holiday season.

### Spiced Apple Highlander

A festive holiday cocktail featuring apple brandy, scotch, and warming spices.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz. apple brandy (use 100-proof Laird's Straight Apple Brandy)
  • 1 oz. blended scotch
  • 1/4 oz. ginger syrup (1:1)
  • 1 tsp. demerara syrup (2:1)
  • 4 dashes St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 2 grinds black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add the apple brandy, blended scotch, ginger syrup, demerara syrup, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Angostura Bitters, and black pepper to the mixing glass.
  3. Stir the ingredients in the mixing glass until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish the cocktail as desired.