But what do we drink in the fall, other than apple cider? Apple cider cocktails. Before we even get to the shrub, though, we add just enough apple brandy to make it count, fresh apple cider (often produced with sweet Cortland apples, hence the name), and a splash of hard apple cider. Well, here in the Hudson Valley, apple cider punches are popular party drinks. If you like your drinks on the gentle side, stir your shrub with fresh apple cider and a bit of ginger ale for a refreshing Cortland Caress.

Source: National Post September 01, 2017 14:26 UTC