Inspired by the witches, three. The Sanderson Sisters is more simply inspired than by scouring 1600's apothecary books. We wanted a delicious, creamy cocktail that is great for the fall, or for while out on the town terrorizing children. Equal parts for the witches: Apple Brandy for Mary a warming and sweet brandy with a distinctive apple fragrance and flavor, White Creme De Cacao for Sarah, the light skinned witch that knew just how to lure all of the children on Halloween (like a chocolate bar) , Cointreau the slightly bitter, but in charge citruis liqueur that balances and brings out all of the flavors, just like Winifred in Hocus Pocus, Half and half for the Full Moon on All Hallows Eve, Vanilla Extract to add a floral richness to the cocktail, Dash Orange Bitters to brighten the Apple Brandy, and finally, garnished with Nutmeg and Cinnamon to give it those delicious fall flavors. It is definitely a delicious cocktail to sip on while greeting all of those Trick-or-Treaters or to put a spell on all of the adults at the party!
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Sanderson Sisters
1 oz (30mL)Apple Brandy
1 oz (30mL) Creme De Cacao
1 oz (30mL) Cointreau
1 oz (30mL) Half and half
.5 bar spoon Vanilla Extract
Dash Orange Bitters
Pinch Salt
Nutmeg and Cinnamon
In a shaker tin, combine, 1 oz Apple Brandy, 1 oz Creme De Cacao, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz half and half , half a barspoon of vanilla extract, two dashes of orange bitters and a dropper full of saline. Add Shaker ice, cover, shake for 30 seconds and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a coupe glass. Grate nutmeg and cinnamon on top.
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Lairds Apple Brandy
100 proof/ 50% ABV
Laird & Company
Straight Apple Brandy is a brandy distilled from 100% apples. Applejack Brandy is a blend of 100% apple brandy and another distilled spirit. This apple brandy is aged in oak casks contributing to its concentrated apple, with a slight toast, straw and cherry notes.
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Creme De Cacao
30 proof/15% ABV
DeKuyper/Fortune Brands
A sweet liqueur made by redistilling alcohol with pure cocoa. This liqueur tastes lightly of chocolate and slight vanilla notes.
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Cointreau
80 proof/40% ABV
Remy Martin Company
An colorless orange liqueur made with bitter orange peels and alcohol from sugar beets. Produced in France with the triple sec liqueur recipe still a kept family secret.
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Half and Half
10.5% - 18% fat
Half and half is an equal parts mixture of cream and milk. Now, there are great non-dairy options in the market.
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Vanilla Extract
White vanilla is chosen for its lack of color and overall smoother flavor. Pure Mexican vanilla is ideal to give the cocktail a strong vanilla flavor.
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Angostura Orange Bitters
89.4 proof/ 44.7 ABV
Angostura Limited
Bitters are made by concentrating flavors into an alcohol base. Orange bitters vary by brand, but are generally made with bitter orange peel, cardamom, caraway, coriander, anise and toasted sugar.
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Salt
Salt is a great flavor changer. It can balance sweetness and bitterness, smoothing out a cocktail. It can also enhance citrus flavor and acidity without the need for more acid. It is most commonly used in rimming cocktail glasses, but a sprinkle in the cocktail shaker can really impact a cocktail. Make it into a saline solution to enhance stirred cocktails.
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Nutmeg
A warming spice that adds a light sweetness that can add depth of flavor to a cocktail. A common ingredient in aromatic bitters and tiki spice mixes.
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Cinnamon
Ground cinnamon adds a warming and earthy flavor in the front bringing out fruit flavors towards the middle of the palate and bring chocolate flavors from the back towards the front. Ground Cinnamon can also add a texture in the form of grittiness when laid on top of the cocktail and a silkiness when suspended inside the cocktail.
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