Indigo Orchard

Serves
6 servings

from Jasmine Beck of The Cocktail Club in Charleston, South Carolina

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.

Indigo Road Cocktail

Spiced Simple Syrup

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.