Create a Fall Pennsylvania Wine Cocktail

The iconic flavors of fall — apples, citrus, savory herbs — don’t need to stay confined to your plate.

This Apple Butter + Wine cocktail, elevated by a sugar and ground thyme rim, is a perfect partner with a roaring fire or an evening spent outside under a wool blanket. Serve it alongside a spread of local cheeses, salty spiced nuts, and seasonal fruits.

Apple Butter + Wine Cocktail

Ingredients:

• Pennsylvania Apple Cider
• Sugar
• Ground Thyme
• Ice
• 1 1/2 oz. Apple Brandy
• 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz PA Apple Wine
• 1 tsp PA Apple Butter

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and ground thyme on a small dish.
2. Dip the rim of your glass into a small bowl of Pennsylvania apple cider, then dip into the sugar and ground thyme mixure. Set the glass aside.
3. Drop one ice cube into your shaker and add 1 1/2 oz. of apple brandy, 3/4 oz. of fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz. of PA Apple Wine, 1 tsp of PA apple butter, and 1 oz of PA apple cider.
4. Shake vigorously.
5. Pour drink into glass and enjoy!

Below are some PA Apple Wine recommendations for you to try from all across PA Wine Land: