
Apple Highball
A shot each of cognac and apple schnapps under a ginger ale top, with lime rubbed round the rim. Orchard fruit over warm grape spirit.
14% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)Chopped
- GingerTop
- Cognac1 shot
- Apple Schnapps1 shot
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Apple Highball close to the original.
Instead of Ginger
- Ginger Syrup— adds sweetness too
Instead of Cognac
- Armagnac— more rustic
- Brandy— any good brandy works
Instead of Apple Schnapps
- Apple Brandy— drier, stronger
Instructions
Add ice in a highball glass.
Rub a wedge of fresh lime around rim and place it in the glass.
Add a shot of Apple schnapps, a shot of Courvoisier and top up with ginger ale.
Pairs well with
Apple schnapps and ginger lift cognac crisp and tall — orchard bites follow:
- Apple and brie slices
- Ginger cookies
- Candied walnuts
- Sharp cheddar cubes




