This recipe was prepared by Willa Van Nostrand of Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's event Eco Gusto! Harvesting a Healthy & Sustainable Holiday.
Servings: 1 | Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz spiced maple syrup*
- Sparkling water
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or sage
Directions:
- Combine cider, lemon juice, and spiced maple syrup in a bar tin or jar, add ice, and shake for 10 seconds.
- Pour over fresh ice into a rocks glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with fresh herbs.
*To make spiced maple syrup:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup maple syrup with 1/2 cup water, add 1 cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon whole allspice, 8 cloves, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off the burner, cool the syrup to room temperature, and strain syrup into a clean jar.
- Compost or discard solids, or save for another use like mulled cider or chai.
(Note: Please feel inspired to use any baking spices from your pantry!)
