This is the perfect time of the year to celebrate Apples. If you haven’t already gone apple picking then what’s wrong with you? Get out there and give it ago! I have a pile of delicious local apples sitting in my kitchen just waiting for me to take a bite.
There are so many ways to use apples, which are at their best at this time of year. They are particularly fantastic in baked goods; think apple pies, apple muffins and apple tarts. I am always partial to a good toffee apple, particularly around Bonfire Night!
If you prefer to have your apple flavour in a different way, why not try mixing up one of these delicious sparkling apple whisky cocktails? This is a bubbly, satisfyingly sweet tipple that has a bit of a kick thanks to a shot (or two, there’s no judgement here) of apple whiskey.
There are many different apple whiskies available; from Jack Daniels Tennessee Apple to Jim Beam Apple, Bird Dog Apple, Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie, Iron Smole Applewood Smoked and J. Seeds Apple Cider Whiskey. In this version, I used Crown Royal Regal Apple which is a Canadian Whisky with notes of crisp apple flavour.
This recipe is super simple and quick to make. Although here it is served cold, I think it would make for a lovely warmed cider on particularly cold nights, too! Give it a go!
Ingredients
Sparkling Apple Cider (sparkling apple juice to us Brits).
Your choice of Apple Whiskey
A sprig of fresh Rosemary
Apple Slices (use local apples where you can!)
Method:
Pour a shot of apple whiskey into a tall glass.
Top with sparkling apple cider.
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and an apple slice.
Enjoy!
