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Stone Fence

A rustic highball of whiskey or apple brandy topped with hard cider.

Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build

The Stone Fence is a simple cider-and-spirit highball with deep American roots. Whiskey or apple brandy is lengthened with hard cider over ice for a dry, orchard-forward drink. It is intentionally rustic and well suited to fall.

Stone Fence in a highball over ice, pale gold, apple slice optional.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“The Stone Fence appears in early American drinking lore as a cider-fortified tavern drink, later standardized with whiskey or apple spirit.”

Source:Early American drinking histories; cider tavern traditions

Bartender's Note

Use a dry hard cider. Apple brandy makes a more orchard-forward variant.

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How to make the Stone Fence

  1. 1Add whiskey to a highball glass with ice
  2. 2Top with hard cider
  3. 3Add optional bitters and stir once
  4. 4Garnish with an apple slice

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