Mix Appi Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes (or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail).

Combine base ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz apple vodka, 0.5 oz green apple liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 1 dash Angostura bitters.

Add ice and shake

Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker (enough to fill). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled.

Strain and top

Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the shaken mixture into the chilled glass over fresh ice if serving in a highball, or neat if serving in a coupe. Top with 2 oz sparkling apple cider (or club soda) gently to preserve fizz.

Thread two thin apple slices on a cocktail pick or fan them and float on top of the drink.

Add a lemon wheel on the rim and a mint sprig tucked beside the apple slices, if using. Serve immediately.