Veritas Applecross

**Description:** A sophisticated and complex riff on a classic consisting of a finely balanced blend of spirits and liqueurs. Veritas Applecross is a spellbinding cocktail that highlights a split base of Laird's Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy and Senza Maeso Hybrid Spirit, enriched by the earthy sweetness of Nixta Licor de Elote and the bittersweet harmony of barrel-aged apple bitters. The supporting cast of Cynar Amaro, ginger liqueur, and yuzu bitters makes this a truly multifaceted drink, perfect for the cocktail connoisseur. **Ingredients:** - 1 oz Laird's Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy - 1 oz Senza Maeso Hybrid Spirit - 0.5 oz Nixta Licor de Elote - 0.25 oz Cynar Amaro - 0.5 oz Ginger Liqueur - 2 dashes Barrel-Aged Apple Bitters - 1 dash Yuzu Bitters - Garnish: Brandied Cherry, Tajin Seasoning Rim **Glass:** Coupe Glass **Instructions:** 1. Rim the edge of a chilled coupe glass with Tajin seasoning. 2. In a mixing glass, add the Laird's Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy, Senza Maeso Hybrid Spirit, Nixta Licor de Elote, Cynar Amaro, and Ginger Liqueur. 3. Add ice and stir until well-chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into the prepared coupe glass. 5. Add two dashes of barrel-aged apple bitters and one dash of yuzu bitters. 6. Garnish with a brandied cherry skewered on a cocktail pick. 7. Serve and enjoy the layers of nuanced flavors.