Herbazerac
Though I admit the anise flavor profile has not always been my favorite, I’m coming around to it. If you feel the same way, the Sazerac is a great classic cocktail to give you just a hint of the flavor, especially if you like the boozy/Old Fashioned style of drink. I’ve learned that I much prefer anise if it’s in an herbal context— so this riff tries to take the classic Sazerac and make it more herbal.
Big Fall Highball
I’ve seen a few Fall highballs floating around, so here is one I’ve been working on lately. It is truly Fall in a glass — plenty of apple and spice, a bit bitter citrus and a dash nuttiness. The Toki works perfectly here as a lighter whiskey with some subtle apple notes of its own. The Cynar brings the sweetness into check and shows a slightly earthier, richer taste of the apple. I love using non-traditional means to lengthen a drink, and the hard cider is just magic here (caution, it packs a bit of a punch!).