Raise a glass to fall filled with this lovely apple cocktail with a citrus twist. The combination of lemon and lime really make this drink pop, plus the subtle aniseed quality of the Thai basil gives this drink a really appealing freshness.
APPLE SMASH
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
1½ fl oz Laird’s Applejack
1 fl oz apple juice, plus a thin wedge of apple to garnish
½ fl oz lime juice
½ fl oz lemon juice
½ fl oz sugar syrup (see recipe for Raspberry Beret)
Soda water (club soda)
Handful of Thai basil leaves, plus a large sprig to garnish
1½ fl oz Laird’s Applejack
1 fl oz apple juice, plus a thin wedge of apple to garnish
½ fl oz lime juice
½ fl oz lemon juice
½ fl oz sugar syrup (see recipe for Raspberry Beret)
Soda water (club soda)
Handful of Thai basil leaves, plus a large sprig to garnish
HOW TO MAKE THE APPLE SMASH
Shake all the ingredients, except the soda water and garnishes, hard with ice. Strain (removing the ice) into a tall glass containing fresh ice and top with a splash of soda water. Stir gently. Add the apple and sprig of Thai basil.
Shake all the ingredients, except the soda water and garnishes, hard with ice. Strain (removing the ice) into a tall glass containing fresh ice and top with a splash of soda water. Stir gently. Add the apple and sprig of Thai basil.
Recipe via The Cocktail Garden Photo via Liquor