Fireside Serenade

A warm and comforting mezcal cocktail that beautifully captures the essence of autumn with a delicate touch of fall spices. Fireside Serenade is the perfect drink to enjoy on a cozy evening, as it offers a rich and inviting flavor profile without being overpoweringly boozy. Ingredients: - 2 oz Mezcal - 1/2 oz Maple Syrup - 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice - 1/2 oz Apple Cider - 2 dashes Angostura Bitters - Pinch of Ground Cinnamon - Pinch of Ground Nutmeg - Apple slice (for garnish) - Cinnamon stick (for garnish) Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. Add the mezcal, maple syrup, lemon juice, apple cider, Angostura bitters, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the shaker. 3. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients. 4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick. 6. Serve and enjoy the delightful flavors of autumn in every sip of Fireside Serenade.