Ingredients

• 10 ounces calvados, applejack or apple brandy
• 4 ounces ginger brandy, ginger cordial or ginger syrup
• Juice of 4 Meyer lemons
• Ice cubes
• 32 ounces sparkling cider, chilled
• 8 pieces (about 2 ounces) crystallized ginger or lemon twists

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Instructions

1. In a pitcher, stir together calvados, ginger brandy and juice. Divide among 8 chilled glasses filled halfway with ice. Top each with sparkling cider, and garnish with ginger. DO AHEAD: Mix the liquor and lemon juice, and refrigerate up to 4 hours in advance.