There’s something comforting about the flavors of fall–pumpkins, apples, cinnamon, nuts. This is the time of year when the air gets a little more brisk, and the desire to hibernate gets a little stronger. September is National Hazelnut Month, which for me means it time to break out the mock turtleneck and two of my favorite liquors, Frangelico and Diep 9 Apple. Try this sweet, velvety cocktail at home. It’s perfect for pairing with any meal, even with Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the morning).
Apple Hazelnut “Fall Basket” Cocktail
1 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
1½ oz Diep 9 Apple infused genever
Splash of simple syrup
Splash of cranberry juice
Combine with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain into a glass with a brown sugar rim. Garnish with a thin slice of apple.
Mary was born and raised in New York City where her family owned restaurants. Instead of eating dirt on the playground, she ate duck blood, beef tripe and pork belly. She cut her teeth at The Mandarin Oriental and The Ritz-Carlton hotels, working with Barbra Streisand, Vanessa Williams, Michael Stipe, LeVar Burton, Jane Krakowski and others. Mary founded Girl Meets Food in 2009 as a cover for her debilitating addiction to fried chicken and was named Washington Post’s “Favorite Local Foodie.” After 13 years in hospitality, she started freelance writing for USA Today, The Washington Post, Eater, Washington City Paper, and more. Today, she provides digital marketing for hospitality clients as a content creator who’s contently creating content.