Butternut Beer

Ingredients

• Large ice cubes
• 3 ounces rye or bourbon
• 1.5 ounces butterscotch schnapps
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 6 drops bitters (such as Angostura)
• 4 ounces plain seltzer, cold
• 8 ounces cream soda, cold
• 2 lemon slices

Instructions

1. Fill two frosted mugs about halfway with ice. To each, add 1½ ounces rye, ¾ ounce schnapps, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 3 drops bitters and stir to blend and chill. Add 2 ounces seltzer and 4 ounces cream soda to each mug, and again stir gently to blend.
2. Garnish each drink with a lemon slice before serving.