Apple Brandy Smash
Apple brandy and fresh herbs in a smash format — a cocktail that captures autumn in a glass. Calvados or American apple brandy muddled with mint and lemon creates a crisp, orchard-fresh drink that's been trending on fall cocktail menus. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Apple brandy
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Simple syrup
- 8 leaves Fresh mint
- apple slice (garnish) garnish
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with roasted chicken with sage and thyme, or a charcuterie board featuring aged cheddar and apple crisps. The herbal notes and apple brandy base complement poultry and nutty cheeses beautifully.
Instructions
Gently muddle mint leaves in a shaker
Add apple brandy, lemon juice, and simple syrup
Fill with ice and shake vigorously
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh crushed ice
Garnish with a thin apple slice and mint sprig
Tips
Laird's Applejack or Calvados are the go-to apple brandies Add a dash of cinnamon syrup for an even more autumnal profile This works as a warm drink too — skip the ice and heat gently