In times like these, it’s worth reacquainting yourself with the charms of the season, and with drinks like the Apple Jack. The Apple Jack Cocktail is one of these. It starts with apple brandy ...

but it’s hard to see how—the Apple Jack Cocktail in the Savoy is a half-and-half mix of French apple brandy and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters, while Petraske’s version is a sour, a different ...