The Inspiration
A Cocktail Coaster
Sometimes cocktail napkins and coasters are just everyday essentials. And sometimes they are condensation-ringed, serendipitous callings from the cosmic unknown — inviting you to take inventory of your complicated, wonderful day. Archer knows the magic in all of it. So, as a muse to those moments, we invited our talented bar teams to create 12 Months of Cocktails inspired by our beloved napkin and coaster series.
The Recipe
This autumn riff on an Old Fashioned pairs well with cooler nights and treasured meetups, especially with old (i.e., long-standing) friends. Brian Lucas, a cocktail connoisseur at Spyglass Rooftop Bar, crafted Hello, Old Friend in homage to the cocktail, the occasion and the namesake coaster that grounds the gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¼ ounce cinnamon syrup
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- ½ ounce Lyon's caramel sauce
- 4 dashes orange bitters
- 1 ½ ounces apple cider
- Apple slices and cinnamon sticks
Directions
Add bourbon, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice, caramel sauce, orange bitters and apple cider to a mixing glass and stir. Add ice and then stir again for 20 seconds. Double strain in a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
Cheers!
Make it at home or visit Spyglass Rooftop Bar at Archer Hotel New York to gather and toast. We will be offering Hello, Old Friend all year long. Follow along each month for a new recipe and a new reason to gather. Prefer a zero-proof cocktail? We've got you covered.
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