Today I’m going to show you how to make 4 whiskey cocktails for this fall! Whiskey is excellent in the cooler months, and these 4 drinks incorporate autumnal flavors like dark fruit, maple, and apple. This lineups a mix of spirit-forward and sour style cocktails that are based on both classic and modern recipes. Give these a try if you're searching for something tasty this fall. Cheers!

How to Make The fall back

  • Subtle apple flavor

  • Twist on a Manhattan

Sips

Tips

  • Use a lower proof Apple Brandy

  • Flame the orange peel for “toasty” notes

The fall back

  1. Start with a mixing glass

  2. Pour in 1 oz. Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey

  3. Next, add 1 oz. Laird’s Straight Applejack 86

  4. Then, 1/2 oz. of Amaro Nonino

  5. Add 1/2 oz. of Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

  6. Lastly, add dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters

  7. Add in ice and stir for 30 seconds

  8. Strain into a chilled glass

  9. Garnish with flamed orange peel

  10. Cheers & enjoy!

The fall back Ingredient List

  • 1 oz. (30 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey

  • 1 oz. (30 ml) Laird’s Straight Applejack 86

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Amaro Nonino

  • 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

  • Flamed orange oil

Find some of these ingredients and more as part of my Curiada x Anders Erickson Collection

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