The first frost warning of the season is upon us. At the farm, that means it’s time to put down the gin and tonics and move toward something more seasonally appropriate. Last night, we lit a fire and toasted Friday with Carjacks… our twist on the Sidecar, made with Applejack instead of Cognac. Tonight, I think, we’ll be mixing Manhattans. What will you be settling in with at cocktail hour this evening?
Manhattans are controversial, for sure. Here’s our take on them: Rye!
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Or, should you wish to use Carpano Antica vermouth, here’s another Manhattan option:
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Here’s a twist on an Old Fashioned, made with Applejack, a good bet for a chilly fall night: Applejack Old Fashioned.
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Should you prefer Applejack up, try our Sidecar variation: the Carjack.
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We also like this dry-as-a-bone David Wondrich cocktail, appropriately called The Bone.
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