Autumn Highlands Fling

This cocktail is a delightful blend of Highland Park 12-year-old single malt scotch whisky, lemon juice, Grade A maple syrup, apple butter, and a dash of pastis, topped with chilled hard cider. It embodies the essence of fall in a glass, reminiscent of crisp autumn days and cozy evenings by the fire.

Autumn Highlands Fling

A delightful blend of whisky, lemon, maple syrup, apple butter, and pastis, topped with hard cider. Perfect for savoring the flavors of fall.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Highland Park 12-year-old single malt scotch whisky
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz Grade A maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon apple butter
  • 1 dash pastis
  • Hard cider, chilled, to top
  • Garnish: apple slice

Instructions

  1. In a shaker with ice, combine the scotch whisky, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple butter, and pastis.
  2. Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Top the drink with chilled hard cider.
  5. Garnish with a slice of apple.