Autumn Ember

**Description:** The Autumn Ember is a complex, slightly sweet cocktail that evokes the crispness of fall with a warm, balanced blend of apple brandy, bitters, and a touch of spice. The drink merges the boldness of Laird's Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy with the bitter complexities of Campari, rounded out by the unique taste of Uncle Nearest Barrel-Aged Apple Bitters and a hint of sarsaparilla. A subtle sweetness from brown sugar simple syrup brings it all together, making it perfect for a cool, autumn evening. Serve in a rocks glass to keep it traditional yet sophisticated. **Ingredients:** - 1.5 oz Laird's Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy - 0.75 oz Campari - 0.5 oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup - 2 dashes Uncle Nearest Barrel-Aged Apple Bitters - 1 dash Sarsaparilla Bitters - Garnish: Brandied Cherry and a thin apple slice **Instructions:** 1. Combine the apple brandy, Campari, brown sugar simple syrup, and both bitters in a mixing glass. 2. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. 3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with a large ice cube. 4. Garnish with a brandied cherry and a thin apple slice on the rim. Enjoy the multi-layered flavors as they warm your soul and celebrate the essence of autumn.