Laird Recipe
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Ingredients
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Reserve Bottle List — Single Bottle (Serve 1–2)
If serving as Apple Brandy Old Fashioned (per cocktail)
Method
Reserve Bottle List — Presentation & Bottle Service
Chill glassware: Place two rocks glasses in a cooler with ice or briefly refrigerate so they are cool when presenting the bottle.
Present bottle: Open the Laird Small Batch Apple Brandy in front of guests. Wipe the neck and show label. Pour a small tasting (about 0.5–1 oz) into a tasting glass for the guest to sip neat if they prefer to evaluate the spirit first.
Offer options: Offer to serve neat over ice or prepare cocktails (Old Fashioned style). Ask guest preference for bitters and sweetness level.
Apple Brandy Old Fashioned — Single Cocktail Preparation
Build
Add 0.25 oz simple syrup (or demerara syrup) and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a mixing glass or rocks glass.
Add spirit
Pour 2 oz Laird Small Batch Apple Brandy into the glass with the syrup and bitters.
Stir & chill
Add one large ice cube to the glass and stir gently for 20–30 seconds (or if built in a rocks glass, swirl to chill and slightly dilute). Aim for a slight dilution to open flavors without overwatering.
Serve
Present on a small coaster or tray. If the guest prefers neat, serve a 1 oz tasting followed by a pour over a large ice cube (2 oz) in a chilled rocks glass.
Bottle Service Cleanup & Storage
Recork and store: After service, re-cork the bottle and store upright in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight.
Glassware: Remove used ice and rinse glasses. Wipe any spills on the bottle label and tray before returning to reserve storage.