Apple Mojito
Ingredients
- 12 fresh Mint leaves
- 1 1⁄2 oz Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack
- 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄3 oz Apple Schnapps liqueur
- 1⁄3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1 1⁄2 oz Sparkling apple juice
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprig
Method:
- ADD first 5 ingredients to glass two-thirds filled with crushed ice.
- CHURN (stir) with bar spoon.
- FILL glass with more crushed ice.
- TOP with apple soda and briefly stir.
Garnish:
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
History:
Recipe by yours truly in 2005.
Mojito Cocktail history.
Review:
An enduring classic given a touch of apple. Those with a sweet tooth may want to add more apple liqueur or even a dash of sugar syrup.
