Let's Drink About It

The Close Call (Rickhouse, San Francisco)1 oz applejack1 oz Bols aged genever.25 oz yellow Chartreuse.25 oz Grade B maple syrup.5 oz heavy cream.5 oz freshly squeezed orange juice1 dash Fee Bros. Whiskey Barrel Bitters.5 oz Port such as Six GrapesCinnamon stick for grating Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice. Place applejack, genever, yellow Chartreuse, maple syrup, heavy cream, orange juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and pour over crushed ice. Top with port and garnish with freshly grated cinnamon. Salty Maple Buttered Cider (Maria Del Mar Sacasa)Maldon saltHalf of 1 lemon1 tablespoon softened butter2 tablespoon pure maple syrup.5 vanilla bean pod, seeds scraped out4 oz dark rum8 oz apple cider Scatter Maldon salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of two heatproof glasses or mugs with the lemon half, then dip in salt. Combine the butter, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds in small bowl. Set aside. Combine rum and cider in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.