"Don't Fall too soon," they said. Well this seasonal classic makes avoiding that Apple-y goodness very difficult. The Red Jacket is an Apple Old Fashioned variation utilizing a traditional "boiled cider recipe in place of Sugar.
In rocks glass combine Rye, Boiled Cider and bitters. Stir gently. Add ice 3/4 up glass. Stir gently for about 8 seconds. Garnish with thick orange peel.
Recipe Note
*Boiled cider is an old school new England recipe. It is a commitment to make but worth it if you have the time and it keeps indefinitely in the fridge. Basic recipe: Ingredients - 1 gallon Cider. In a heavy bottomed pot bring cider to boil - cook uncovered for 4-5 hours stirring occasionally. It will start to thicken in the last hour and at this point you'll have to stir it a little more so it doesn't burn. It's done when it coats the back of a spoon. If you don't have time to make it, you can order it online. Morris Kitchen makes a spiced apple syrup that's an acceptable replacement.
