Manhattan bartender Karen Fu came up with this sherry-apple cider aperitif after a binge on cider doughnuts at a New Jersey apple farm. “The tart Granny Smith apple in this drink lightens the sweetness,” says Fu.
Slideshow: Aperitif Recipes
Recipe from Food & Wine Cocktails 2015
How to Make It
Step
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the apple wedges with the Honey Syrup. Add the Lillet, sherry, apple cider, bitters and ice cubes. Shake briefly and strain into a chilled coupe.