Sunday, October 18, 2020

On Friday, I participated in yet another virtual faculty meeting with my co-workers at the high school. There were over 160 of us “in attendance” for the afternoon meeting. My colleagues are dedicated and hard-working, yet frustrated with the “new normal” of teaching during this pandemic. My colleagues are amazing and are rising to the challenge, as are all educators who are striving to keep students engaged and curious and motivated to complete assignments. Each of these teachers deserves not just an apple, not just a peck, but an entire overflowing bushel!

This cocktail is called a “sour” yet to me, the flavor was closer to an Old Fashioned. But I find both names highly appropriate–I don’t want teachers to “sour” on the situation, and I don’t want teachers to mourn too much for the “old fashioned” learning that will not likely not return until well into 2021.

Today’s drink is my version of the Apple Sour Bourbon Cocktail. In a shaker, combine 1 1/2 ounces bourbon, 1 1/2 ounces apple juice, 3/4 ounce triple sec, 1/4 ounce lemon juice, and 2 dashes of orange bitters. Shake well and pour into a low-ball glass with ice. Add apple slices as a garnish.