Twilight Ginger Apple Stir
A smooth, ginger-spiced apple cocktail stirred to chill, featuring warming notes and a crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together apple brandy, ginger liqueur, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz apple brandy
- 1 oz ginger liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz maple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the top. Pour in 1.5 oz apple brandy, 1 oz ginger liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz maple syrup.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill thoroughly without diluting.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin apple fan placed standing against the inside of the glass rim, and a small cinnamon stick resting on the ice.
