The Boston Sling
Applejack brandy, ginger beer, lemon & cinnamon syrup
Boston's own, with colonial-era apple brandy
The Story
John Adams was a proud New Englander through and through. In colonial Massachusetts, hard cider and applejack were the drinks of choice — far safer than water and deeply tied to the agricultural rhythms of the region. Adams reportedly started each day with a tankard of hard cider. This Boston Sling takes colonial applejack and pairs it with spicy ginger beer and warm cinnamon — a cocktail as sturdy and principled as the man himself.
Ingredients
- 2 oz applejack brandy
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
- Ginger beer
- Apple slice
- Cinnamon stick
Preparation
- 1.Shake applejack, lemon juice, and cinnamon syrup with ice.
- 2.Strain into a tall glass with fresh ice.
- 3.Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
- 4.Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.
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