Spiced Apple Whiskey Sour

This cocktail is Apple Pie meets a Whiskey Sour! Think comforting and spicy apple - cinnamon- cardamom - sugary - goodness and your favourite whiskey with a drop of lemon! Sounds perfect right?! Give this recipe a try and be the judge!

This recipe makes 2 cocktails, to make a batch simply increase the quantity and serve in a jug!

INGREDIENTS

For the spiced apple syrup:

• 2 apples, cored and sliced

• 1 cardamom pod

• 1 clove

• 1 star anise

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, brown sugar or honey

• 1 cup of water

For the cocktail assembly;

• 2 shots of whiskey or bourbon of choice

• 1 shot of fresh lemon juice

• 2 shots of spiced apple syrup

• Large ice cubes

• For garnish: a pinch of ground cinnamon and lemon peel, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Put a small pot on high heat. Add apples, spices, maple syrup (or honey or sugar) and water to the pot.

• Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally brfore reducing heat to medium - low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the mixture has reduced slightly.

• Carefully strain mixture, discarding any fruit pieces then bottle syrup. Set aside to cool at room temperature ( this can be stores in the fridge for up to two weeks).

• In a cocktail shaker or jug add whiskey, ice, lemon juice and syrup. Give it a good stir until the shaker is chilled and everything is mixed well.

• To serve; pour into whiskey tumblers and add large ice cubes. Garnish with lemon peel and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes:

• If you are making this ahead spritz the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. It’s also a good idea to chill the syrup and alcohol in the fridge.