American 25

• 1 ounce bonded apple brandy, preferably Lairds
• 1/4 ounce smoky Scotch (Peat Monster and Laphroaig 10-year-old are good options)
• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (see note)
• 3 to 4 ounces Champagne
• Lemon twist

1. In a cocktail shaker filled three-quarters with ice, combine the apple brandy, Scotch, lemon juice and simple syrup.
2. Shake until chilled, about 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a flute.
4. Top with chilled Champagne.
5. Squeeze the lemon twist over the glass, rub it across the rim, then drop it into the drink.

apple brandy, smoky scotch, lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne, lemon twist

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017086 (may not work)