Michigander

1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded (or Applejack)
1 oz Cynar
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
1 twst Grapefruit peel (Garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, DOF, rocks, garnish.

History

Per his comment at the Reference link, Schiffer may actually prefer Applejack, but never definitively answered one way or the other.

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Posted by Bevx on
Created by
Jason Schiffer, 320 Main, Seal Beach, CA
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authentic recipe
Reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/11/michigander.html

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  • Apple and honey
  • A little on the bitter side. Maybe leave out the grapefruit peel or up the applejack.
  • Autumn Cocktails sub Cynar for dry vermouth or aperol
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Comments

Really very nice. Rich and flavorful but not too high alcohol. I cut back the honey to half an ounce and found it rich enough. I skipped the grapefruit garnish, but got a grapefruit flavor anyway, and think it would have been a good addition. The bonded was the right choice for me.

fmoehl commented on 10/27/2021:

Great drink. Lowered honey syrup to 1/2 oz. Used 1.25 oz. Calvados Fine. *****