Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co. is taking pumpkin-free approach with this new fall cocktail. Instead, it incorporates autumn-friendly spices and a splash of ale. Expect to see this drink on Dorćol’s seasonal menu, which debuts October 18.
Ingredients:
1 oz. Kinsman apricot rakia
½ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. Pimm’s
¼ oz. allspice dram
Irish red ale
Simple Syrup:
½ oz. brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
Directions:
To make simple syrup: Bring 1 cup water, sugar, cinnamon stick and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove stick and star anise and simmer another 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Sieve into a bowl.
Combine all ingredients except for ale in shaking tin over ice. Shake, pour into Collins glass and top with ale.
Dorćol Distilling Company
1902 S Flores, San Antonio, TX
(210) 229-0607; (210) (FAX)
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This article appears in Oct 9-22, 2019.