Cider Nectar

Classic · Brandy · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "A long thin glass half-full fine ice, one and a half jiggers cider, half a jigger brandy, half a jigger sherry, a tablespoonful gum-syrup; mix well with spoon, fill with seltzer, trim with fruit. Sip with straws."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV21.1%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Brandy1 oz
  • Dry Sherry1 oz
  • Simple Syrup0.5 tbsp

Method

  1. Add brandy, dry sherry, and simple syrup to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass