AUTUMN HARVEST

Makes one

• 3 ounces apple cider
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed clementine juice
• 1 1/2 ounces spiced rum
• 1/2 ounce autumn spiced simple syrup (recipe follows)
• cinnamon stick, clementine peel, or apple slice for garnish

Add the first four ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, twist of clementine peel, or a paper-thin slice of apple.

For an alcohol-free version, increase simple syrup amount to 3/4 ounce and omit rum. After shaking and straining, top with 2 ounces of sparkling water.

AUTUMN SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP

makes approximately 1 1/2 cups

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cloves
• 2 allspice berries
• 1 strip clementine zest

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool completely. Strain into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store in refrigerator for up to two weeks.