
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)· not in your barChopped
- Ginger· not in your barTop
Or swap: Ginger Syrup (top up) — adds sweetness too
- Cognac· not in your bar1 shot
Or swap: Armagnac — more rustic, Brandy — any good brandy works
- Apple Schnapps· not in your bar1 shot
Or swap: 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




