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Submitted on: March 8, 2021
I was missing my favorite time of the year back home in Michigan – remembering pumpkin-carving parties my Mom took me to when I was a kid, raking leaves, and making cider from the apples we foraged in nearby orchards. I had this picture in my mind with these nostalgic tastes and smells. Applejack was an obvious place to start, and it only seemed natural to gravitate toward Cynar to mimic the earthy smells of the fall leaves. This original drink was called the Michigander – it starts a little on ...
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz
- 3/4 oz
- 3/4 oz
- 1Stone IPA
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Grapefruit Twist
Dry Shake
Glass
About 11% ABV (estimate)
By Jason Schiffer
Partner, Tradecraft Hospitality
Jason Schiffer is a partner in Tradecraft Hospitality Collective, a restaurant and bar consulting company that advocates for the passion and quality of Southern California’s hospitality industry. Jason also owned and operated the award-winning 320 Main in Seal Beach from 2009-2019. Jason personally trained and mentored bar staff, many who have taken their experience and gone on to obtain positions at and run reputable cocktail bars across the country. 320 Main has received numerous accolades ove...
Dry shake everything EXCEPT the IPA. Then add ice and shake again. Strain into a 12-ounce glass and top with the remaining Stone IPA. Add a Grapefruit Twist.
Editor's Note
Bonded apple brandy and Cynar anchor this autumn-inspired sour. A splash of IPA adds a dry, hoppy finish that balances the honeyed orchard fruit.
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Crafted Pour
7 September 2026
This sounds like a fantastic tribute to Michigan autumns! Do you have a preferred ratio for your honey syrup that you recommend for this build?
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