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Get into the fall spirit with these delicious Angry Orchard cocktails, which highlight the unique flavors of the Hudson Valley.
With that #fallfeeling fully in swing in the Hudson Valley, it’s time to ditch the summer sips in favor of autumn flavors. Take inspiration from the region’s incredible craft cideries. To help get the Hudson Valley in the spirit, Angry Orchard and mixologist Jeremy Oertel whipped up six signature drinks to give a timely update to two of the local brand’s top ciders. Whether you mix one up on a chilly night at home or prepare a medley for a fall fete, you’re always only a few steps away from a delectable, and seasonal, Angry Orchard cocktail.
Crisp Orchard’s Night
Ingredients:
4 oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1 oz Reposado Tequila
0.5 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz salted cane syrup (recipe below)
Method: Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top with crisp apple and garnish with an apple slice.
Salted Cane Syrup
Ingredients:
4 cups sugar cane
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
Method: Combine all ingredients in the blender. Blend until all sugar is dissolved. Store in labeled quart containers in the fridge.
Crisp Autumn Apple
Ingredients:
4 oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1 oz Mezcal
0.5 oz maple syrup
0.25 oz lime juice
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Method:
Shake and strain into a large cocktail glass or flute.
Southern Orchard
Ingredients:
4 oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1 oz bourbon
0.5 oz honey
0.5 oz lemon
1 sprig rosemary
Method:
Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Spiced Orchard
Ingredients:
4 oz Angry Orchard Crisp Apple
1 oz aged rum
0.5 oz pumpkin spice syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
1 dash lemon bitters
Method:
Heat all ingredients on the stove until warm. Pour into a toddy glass and garnish with a cinnamon stick and grated nutmeg.
Rosé Ruby Punch
Ingredients:
2 bottles Angry Orchard Rosé Cider
1/3 Cup Ruby Port
1/3 cup Triple Sec
1/3 cup Cognac
1 cup spiced cranberry syrup
1/4 cup lemon juice
Method:
Build in a punch bowl and garnish with cranberries and apple slices.
Spiced Cranberry Syrup
Ingredients:
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 large cinnamon sticks
Method:
In a pot, add the cranberry juice, sugar, crushed red pepper, and cinnamon. Simmer the mixture over medium to low heat for 15 minutes. Let cool and strain. Store in the fridge.
Rosé Sparkler
Ingredients:
4 oz Angry Orchard Rosé Cider
1 oz pomegranate juice
2 oz sparkling wine
Method:
Pour into a wine glass with ice.
