This one is from a great cocktail spot in NYC called Little Branch. It’s two strong liquors, but the apple brandy with a touch of simple combine to make it a pretty approachable aperitif.

  • 1 oz Rittenhouse bottled-in-bond rye
  • 1 oz Laird’s bottled-in-bond apple brandy
  • ¼ oz simple syrup

Shake with ice, strain into a Nick & Nora glass, and garnish with an orange twist.