The Longer Table
Apple bourbon old fashioned with honey, rosemary & cinnamon — Marcellus hospitality in a glass
When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.
Why this cocktail? Liz grew up in a kitchen where the table always got longer. This warm bourbon drink is that philosophy — poured generously.
The Story
Read the full story →A sign in Liz Irving's childhood kitchen read those words. Christmas dinners expanded to include anyone who needed a seat. This apple bourbon old fashioned — warm, honeyed, fragrant with rosemary and cinnamon — is that kitchen made liquid. It's the kind of drink you pour for someone you've just met, because the table was always meant to be longer.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 0.75 oz apple cider
- 0.5 oz honey syrup
- Rosemary sprig
- Cinnamon stick
- Apple slice
Preparation
- 1.Stir bourbon, apple cider, and honey syrup with ice.
- 2.Strain over a large ice cube.
- 3.Garnish with a rosemary sprig, cinnamon stick, and apple slice.
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