Pie in the Sky: Unique Apple Brandy Cocktail
Sep 16, 2025
Holiday season calls for a drink that feels like home. Pie in the Sky is our answer. It is nostalgic and decadent with a little mischief from St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram and the earthy sweetness of our Sweet Potato Syrup. Think pecan pie in a glass with everything but the booze.
This creamy and refreshing cocktail tastes like someone baked your favorite holiday dessert, then handed you the grown up version.
Why This Allspice Dram Cocktail Is a Must Make
This drink works because every ingredient pulls its weight. Cyril ZANG 00 Apple Brandy brings crisp apple notes. Oloroso Sherry adds a nutty depth. The magic happens when our Sweet Potato Syrup meets that warm hit of Allspice Dram. You get caramelized sweetness with a spicy lift that feels like holidays around a crowded table. It is a layered and sophisticated drink with serious flavor.
Pie in the Sky: A Festive Apple Brandy Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz Cyril ZANG 00 Apple Brandy
- 0.5 oz Oloroso Sherry
- 1 oz El Guapo Sweet Potato Syrup
- 0.25 oz St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
- 1 oz Lemon Juice
Topping Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Heavy Cream
- 1 egg white
- Splash of sparkling water
Instructions
- Make the topping first. Add cream, egg white, and a splash of sparkling water to a shaker.
- Hand whip until thick and cloud like. Set aside.
- Add the apple brandy, sherry, Sweet Potato Syrup, Allspice Dram, and lemon juice to a separate shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with a candied pecan, grated nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Spoon the whipped topping over the drink.
The Sweet Potato Syrup and Allspice Dram Dynamic
This drink tastes like dessert because the pairing is intentional. The Sweet Potato Syrup brings depth and earthy caramel notes. The Allspice Dram adds warm spice with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Together they mimic that pecan pie moment we all look forward to. No artificial anything. Made in New Orleans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram?
It is a Jamaican liqueur made from allspice berries infused in rum. It brings warm holiday spice and works beautifully in both festive and tropical drinks.
Can I use regular brandy in place of apple brandy?
You can. The drink will still be lovely but it will lose that crisp apple note that ties this recipe to a holiday pie.
What is the difference between sherry and brandy?
Sherry is fortified wine. Brandy is distilled fruit. The sherry in this drink adds nutty depth without overpowering the sweetness and spice.
