Some drinks are easy to fall for.

Such is the case with Twenty Five Lusk’s seasonal libation created just for DailyCandy readers. Pop by the restaubar to enjoy a kicked-up version with sweet apple foam, ginger tincture, baked apple-flavored bitters, and apple crisps marinated in vanilla-infused apple brandy.

Ginger Bourbon Apple Cider
Serves one

Ingredients
1½ oz. bourbon
½ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. simple syrup or agave syrup
¾ oz. ginger syrup (try The Ginger People Organic Ginger Syrup)
¾ oz. Benedictine
2 oz. apple cider (use warm cider or make it a bracing beverage with chilled hard cider)
Dash of bitters
Whipped cream
Sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg

1. Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker.

2. Shake gently and pour into a brandy snifter or Belgian beer glass.

3. Dollop whipped cream on top; add cinnamon and nutmeg.

4. Garnish with an apple slice, sprig of mint, and a cinnamon stick.

Twenty Five Lusk, 25 Lusk Street, at Townsend Street (415-495-5875 or twentyfivelusk.com).

Photo: Courtesy of Twenty Five Lusk