Sangaree (Nouveau)

This spicy wine cocktail calls for Beaujolais Nouveau, but you can substitute any light-bodied red wine. Balancing an apple slice on the edge of the glass as a garnish is a nice modern twist. Plymouth Sloe Gin adds an essential complexity.

ice
2 oz Beaujolais Nouveau
1½ oz Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
½ oz Plymouth Sloe Gin
¼ oz pure maple syrup
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Garnish:
apple slice
sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg, freshly grated

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add wine, apple brandy, sloe gin, maple syrup, and bitters.

Stir well and strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish and serve.

Makes 1 cocktail.