Stone Fence

Good Stone Fences Make Good Neighbors

The Stone Fence is another drink that dates back to colonial times but should be thoroughly enjoyed today.  Since it is such a historic drink there are a lot of variations on how to put one together but all the recipes are a distilled spirit and an apple drink mixture of some sort.  If you have the apples to freeze your own applejack by all means use that but otherwise you can any dark liquor such as Rye, Rum or Bourbon.  A muddled apple can be joined by a cherry or other fruits such as the plum I used, peaches or apricots.

 

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Hard Cider
  • Apple with other fruits optional
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Ice

 

 

Cut off a few chunks of fruit then place them, the sugar, and the bourbon in your shaker.   Muddle thoroughly then add ice and shake until the mixture is cool.  Fill your glass with ice then pour your strained mixture in.  Top your glass with the hard cider then garnish with an apple wedge.  Yum.

 

Aviation Cocktail

An elegant cocktail for a more civilized age

The aviation cocktail is something of a forgotten concoction.  Gin, lemon and some exotic flavors combine for a very adventurous experience.  Due to the obscure and until recently unavailable liquors it has not been widely made for quite some time but it has come back.  If you can’t find creme de violette in your area it can be omitted but don’t try to substitute juice from neon cherries for the maraschino liquor as they are not similar.

 

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz maraschino liquor
  • 1/4 oz creme de violette

 

 

Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with some ice and give it a good shake.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, then garnish with either a lemon peel or a brandied cherry.