To Wit

Witbier, an unfiltered white beer made with wheat and spiced with coriander and citrus, lends its bready, citrusy and spicy tones and smooth texture to this Calvados-laced cocktail. To best play off the citrus notes of both the beer and orange juice, choose a citrus-forward amaro. Bonus points for saving the orange wheel to savor after you finish drinking: The cocktail’s flavors will slowly seep into the fruit, providing a refreshingly boozy snack to end on.

Ingredients

1
ounce Calvados, Cognac or Armagnac
1
ounce amaro, such as Amaro Nonino, Montenegro or Averna
¾
ounce fresh orange juice
Ice
3
ounces Belgian-style witbier, such as Hoegaarden or Allagash White
1
orange wheel

Preparation

In a shaker, combine the Calvados, amaro and orange juice. Add ice, cover and shake until well chilled. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass and top with beer. Add the orange wheel and serve.