Stone Fence
Whiskey and dry cider. A colonial American classic from Vermont.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 15% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Rye whiskey
- 150 ml Dry apple cider
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Apple slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml rye whiskey into the glass
- Pour 150 ml Dry apple cider into the glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Garnish
Tip
Use a dry cider, not a sweet one.
About the Stone Fence
The Stone Fence was drunk in New England in the 1700s. Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys are said to have had a few before capturing Fort Ticonderoga in 1775.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Stone Fence FAQ
What's in a Stone Fence?
60 ml rye whiskey, 150 ml dry apple cider, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with apple slice.
How strong is a Stone Fence?
About 15% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Stone Fence?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Stone Fence in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
