Autumn's Embrace

Description: Autumn's Embrace wraps the rich warmth of salted caramel with the crisp, refreshing taste of apple, creating a drink that is perfect for cozying up as the leaves fall. This cocktail balances the bold character of rye with the sweet, fruity notes of apple vodka, finishing with a subtle hint of cinnamon. It's like sipping on the essence of fall in a glass. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz rye whiskey - 1 oz apple vodka - 0.75 oz salted caramel syrup - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 2 dashes of aromatic bitters - Pinch of ground cinnamon - Apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish - Sea salt for rimming Instructions: 1. Rim a rocks glass with sea salt and set aside. 2. In a shaker, combine the rye whiskey, apple vodka, salted caramel syrup, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic bitters. 3. Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled. 4. Strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice. 5. Lightly sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top. 6. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick for a flavorful flair. Glass: Rocks glass