I love, love, love fall cocktails but sometimes—I’ll admit—they can be a little predictable. Most include bourbon or dark rum, and almost always some warming spices. I wanted to make a cocktail that felt a little different  for the season, including an unexpected spirit. This drink was adapted slightly from one of my favorite cocktail resources, Imbibe. It’s quickly been added to my fall favorites list, and since it works equally as well with fresh apple juice in place of the apple cider, it can totally be sipped year-round. Happy sipping!

Cider House Rules
makes 2 cocktails

• 4 oz apple cider (fresh/unfiltered apple juice works too)
• 3 oz blanco tequila
• 1 oz honey syrup (1:1) or 1 oz cinnamon bark syrup
• 1 oz fresh lime juice

Assembly
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wedge, fresh rosemary, a fennel frond, or a cinnamon stick!