HARVEST SPRITZ
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3 ounces N.V. Willamette Valley Brut
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1 1/2 ounces of your favorite seasonal apple cider (we recommend unfiltered and un-spiced)
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1 ounce Aperol
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1 ounce sparkling water
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1 apple slice (for garnish)
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1 sprig of fresh thyme (for garnish)
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2 cinnamon sticks (1 for garnish and 1 for steeping apple cider overnight)
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2 whole pods of allspice (for steeping apple cider overnight)
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2 star anise (for steeping apple cider overnight)
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1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (for the rim of the glass)
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1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (for the rim of the glass)
PREPARE WITH: Flâneur NV Brut
Step 1: Steep 2 cups unfiltered apple cider overnight in the refrigerator with 1 cinnamon stick, 2 whole pods of allspice and 3 star anise for a subtly spiced cider.
Step 2: Combine cinnamon and granulated sugar in a wide shallow bowl. Circle the rim of your wine glass with a slice of apple before dipping it into the sugar and cinnamon.
Step 3: Fill wine glass with ice. Add apple cider along with Aperol.
Step 4: Float with 3 to 4 ounces of N.V. Willamette Valley Brut. Top with an ounce of sparkling water (optional).
Step 5: Garnish with an apple slice, a sprig of fresh thyme, and a cinnamon stick.
