To Wit
Witbier, an unfiltered white beer made with wheat and spiced with coriander and citrus, lends its bready, citrusy and spicy tones and smooth texture to this Calvados-laced cocktail. To best play off the citrus notes of both the beer and orange juice, choose a citrus-forward amaro. Bonus points for saving the orange wheel to savor after you finish drinking: The cocktail’s flavors will slowly seep into the fruit, providing a refreshingly boozy snack to end on.
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1ounce Calvados, Cognac or Armagnac
- 1ounce amaro, such as Amaro Nonino, Montenegro or Averna
- ¾ounce fresh orange juice
- Ice
- 3ounces Belgian-style witbier, such as Hoegaarden or Allagash White
- 1orange wheel
Instructions
Step 1
In a shaker, combine the Calvados, amaro and orange juice. Add ice, cover and shake until well chilled. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass and top with beer. Add the orange wheel and serve.