Star Cocktail

Apple brandy replaces the grain-spirit base in this vermouth-led stirred cocktail. Laird’s two-to-one formula adds aromatic bitters and an orange peel, giving a clear, amber serve that keeps the apple spirit central.

Clear amber cocktail in a coupe without ice, orange peel garnish.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Laird’s Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy
  • 30 ml Sweet vermouth
  • 3 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Orange peel

Instructions

  1. Measure the apple brandy, vermouth and bitters into a mixing glass and add ice.
  2. Stir until the mixture is thoroughly cold.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without serving ice.
  4. Express the optional orange peel over the surface and add it.