In 1797, following the completion of his second term as president, George Washington entered the whiskey business. The idea to distill whiskey at Mount Vernon was not Washington’s, but rather by his newly hired farm manager, James Anderson.
There are a lot of craft whiskies on the market today, and you may ask, “What’s so special about Catoctin Creek? What makes us different?” Allow our founder Scott Harris to explain…
Using Virginia brandy and autumn flavors, we put our local take on a classic Sidecar.
INGREDIENTS
2.5 oz Apple Brandy, from George Washington’s Distillery at Mount Vernon
1 oz mulling spice infused maple syrup
.5 oz fresh lemon juice
1 oz fresh orange juice
PREPARATION
Fill a metal cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir until the shaker gets frosty. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an amarena cherry.
SUBMITTED BY
Christi Davis of The Blue Apron Restaurant and Red Rooster Bar
210 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153