Tequila Cocktail: Ramble On

• 1 ozreposado tequila
• 3/4 ozfresh lime juice
• 1/2 ozaged apple brandy (Belanger uses Clear Creek 8-year)
• 1/2 ozZucca Rabarbaro
• 1/2 ozGiffard rhubarb liqueur
• 1/2 ozraspberry syrup

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker, shaker and strain into a coupe. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Raspberry SyrupCombine 1 quart of raspberries and 3 cups water in a saucepan, bring to boil for about 8 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then strain through a chinois. Combine the raspberry water with equal parts superfine sugar by weight and stir until the sugar dissolves. Transfer to a clean container, label, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.