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Apple Crush

Yields1 ServingPrep Time35 mins

The Apple Crush is a brandy and vodka-based autumn cocktail recipe that was created by Nick Mautone. This variation was adapted from his book The Artisanal Kitchen: Holiday Cocktails.

Apple Crush Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 2 oz Apple Brandy
 1 oz Vodka
 1 oz Apple Cider
 ¾ oz Lemon Juice
 ¼ oz Homemade Simple Syrup (Click for Recipe)
 2 tbsp Maple Sugar
 1 Apple
 1 Cinnamon Stick
Method
1

Core and cube apple.

2

Add apple cubes to a zip lock bag with ½ oz lemon juice, seal, toss gently, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

3

Pour maple sugar onto a plate, rub outer rim of a punch cup with simple syrup, and roll cup in sugar until coated.

4

Add three apple cubes to cup.

5

Add apple brandy, vodka, apple cider, ¼ oz lemon juice, and ice to a shaker.

6

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

7

Strain into cup.

8

Toast the end of a cinnamon stick with a match.

9

Garnish with toasted cinnamon stick.