Apple Highball

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

  1. Add ice in a highball glass.

  2. Rub a wedge of fresh lime around rim and place it in the glass.

  3. 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

Similar taste

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