American Trilogy Cocktail

Inspired by a cocktail originally poured at NYC’s Little Branch, winter’s chill is no match for this whiskey-rich tipple.

1 oz. applejack
1 oz. rye whiskey
½ oz. maple simple syrup (see below)
2 dashes orange bitters
Tools: mixing glass, barspoon
Glass: Old Fashioned
Garnish: orange peel

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Pour into an Old Fashioned glass over 3 medium-sized ice cubes. Garnish.

Maple Simple Syrup Combine ½ cup of water and 1 cup of grade B maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the syrup and water have melted together. Remove from heat and reserve until use.