Cocktail Test Kitchen

[moon_custafer]

SFContario’s in a couple of weeks, and I’m plotting what I can bring to contribute to room parties. I was at a party years ago that served an “apple pie” cocktail (Justified fans can stop snickering right now) that really did taste like apple pie in a glass.

Trouble is, I’ve no idea what was in it and the internet has at least a dozen different recipes.

Bearing in mind that the ingredients are going to need to be portable and not require mulling, I tried one that called for apple juice, vodka, lime juice and a vanilla liqueur I couldn’t find at the LCBO. I tried substituting Galliano, but even adjusting the proportions the recipe called for, it didn’t work – I think Galliano must be much stronger-tasting than the stuff they wanted me to use.

OTOH, sweet cider with a splash of lime-twist vodka is pretty good. I’m probably going to just mix that, possibly with a tiny dash of the Galliano and a cinnamon stick in the glass as a stirrer. I’m tempted by the idea of putting in a wee bit of Goldschlager, but I’m not sure I can justify buying another bottle of liqueur I’m unlikely to use much. Advice?

Comments

[fragrantwoods.livejournal.com]

Man, am I struggling with the "not snickering' thing.
The vanilla liqueur is probably what gives the drink the "pie crust" note. You could always try a drop or two of vanilla flavoring in the drink (you are making up samples, right?) Does your liquor store sell the mini bottles? That might be all the Goldschlager you need.

[moon-custafer.livejournal.com]

Doesn't look it, but according to the LCBO website, they have 200 mL bottles of "DR. MCGILLICUDDY'S FIREBALL WHISKY SHOOTER LIQUOR" (which is cinnamon-flavoured.)

[c-crockett.livejournal.com]

This all sounds fascinating and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Many thanks for plotting to make SFContario a more festive occasion!

Catherine