Ingredients
Indigo Road Cocktail
2 - 3 apples, sliced
(your choice, Gala, Macintosh, or Fuji)
2 ounces Apple Liquor
1 cup fresh apple juice
2 ounces lemon juice
3 ounces Averna*
2 ounces spiced simple syrup (recipe follows)
2 cups sparkling wine
Spiced Simple Syrup
2 cups water
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon whole cloves
Note: Averna is a popular Italian bitter liqueur where herbs, roots, and citrus rinds are soaked in a base liquor and then caramel is added.
Directions
Indigo Road Cocktail- Add all ingredients to your favorite punch bowl. Stir and serve over ice.
- Combine all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, allowing liquid to reduce for 45 minutes.
- Strain through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Refrigerate.
