A cozy, seasonal sip to kick off your holiday celebrations.
We’re so grateful to Rob Floyd for joining us at our 2025 WOT Event in Austin and for sharing his newest book, Sip at Sea, with our community. His creativity, warmth, and approach to mixology made the event feel extra special, and we’ve been having so much fun trying the recipes at home. One of our favorites is his Apples Delight cocktail, a seasonal, slightly sweet, perfectly spiced drink that feels made for Thanksgiving gatherings.
If you’re hosting, heading to a Friendsgiving, or just want something festive to sip while you cook, this cocktail is a must try. And if you’re still hunting for a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer, Sip at Sea is such an easy win. It’s thoughtful, fun, and full of recipes everyone will love. We’ve added the link to Rob’s book below so you can grab a copy.
Rob Floyd’s Apples Delight
Equipment
- Glass: Snifter
Ingredients
- ½ small apple, cut into small chunks
- 1½ oz Calvados
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup
- ¼ oz St. Germain (Elderflower liquor)
- ¼ oz Port
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, muddle the apple pieces, then add Calvados, lemon juice, honey syrup, and St. Germain. Add ice and shake.
- Add fresh ice to a snifter glass, then strain the mixture over it.
- Using the back of a bar spoon, top with ¼ oz of port, and slowly pour to create the float. Tip: The darker the port, the greater the color contrast in the float.
njoy!
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All images by Lorianne DeVita
