Empire State of Mind

Empire State of Mind

Glass Old-fashioned glassBase BrandyMethod Shaken

Ingredients

3/4 ozMeletti Amaro
1 1/2 ozApple brandy
1 ozApple juice
1/2 ozLemon juice
1/4 ozSimple syrup (2:1)
3 dropSaline solution 4:1

Instructions

  1. Chill an old-fashioned glass.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with a dried apple slice.

Garnish

  • Dried apple slice

Flavor profile

BitterFruitySourSweetCitrusHerbalSophisticated
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