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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Apple Of My Hye
Crisp apple brandy, smoky mezcal, and honey-smooth bourbon come together in a bold, bright blend that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re raising a glass at a holiday gala or catching up with Granny Smith at dinner, this cocktail fits the bill—and then some.
Time
5 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Collins
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Apple · Smoky · Spiced
Season: Cold weather
Make the Apple Of My Hye
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1½ ozGarrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon ½ ozApple brandy ½ ozMezcal or sotol ½ ozChai tea syrup ½ ozGinger syrup ¾ ozFresh lemon juice 2 dashesToasted pecan bitters TopSoda water GarnishDehydrated apple chips and a cinnamon stick
Instructions
1Add everything except the soda water to a shaker with ice. 2Shake hard until well chilled. 3Strain into a collins glass over pebble or regular ice. 4Top with soda water. 5Garnish with dehydrated apple chips and a cinnamon stick.
About the Apple Of My Hye
A tall, spiced apple highball with a little smoke. Garrison Brothers HoneyDew brings Texas wildflower honey, apple brandy brings the orchard, and a splash of mezcal or sotol adds a smoky edge. Chai and ginger syrups warm it up, lemon keeps it bright, and soda water makes it easy drinking.
Questions, answered
Can I make the Apple Of My Hye without mezcal?
Yes. Sotol, a desert spirit from Texas and northern Mexico, works in its place. Or leave the smoke out and add an extra ½ oz of apple brandy.
How do I make chai tea syrup?
Steep two chai tea bags in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes, remove them, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it dissolves, and let it cool. It keeps in the fridge for about two weeks.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of HoneyDew makes about 17 drinks. Combine it with 8½ oz each of apple brandy, mezcal, chai syrup and ginger syrup, 12¾ oz fresh lemon juice and about 1 oz toasted pecan bitters. Keep it cold, shake about 4¼ oz per drink with ice, strain over ice and top with soda water.
