Apple Harvest Sour

This Applejack Sour is a delightful concoction that perfectly captures the essence of fall with its apple, citrus, maple, and baking spice notes. It's the ultimate pregame drink for Thanksgiving, offering a refreshing and punchy combination that will help ease any tensions during family gatherings. The blend of applejack, lemon and orange juice, maple syrup, and a hint of nutmeg creates a harmonious symphony of flavors that embodies the spirit of the season.

Apple Harvest Sour

A delightful Applejack Sour that captures the essence of fall with apple, citrus, maple, and baking spice notes, perfect for Thanksgiving pregame.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. applejack
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz. fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 oz. pure maple syrup
  • 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the applejack, lemon juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
  2. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the outside becomes frosty.
  3. Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled rocks glass.
  4. Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg over the cocktail for garnish.