Cinnamon Apple Crush
Cinnamon Apple Crush
Joséphine's Cinnamon Apple Crush is a bright and refreshing cocktail that balances the unique character of Joséphine Eau de Vie with the sweetness of apple and white grape juice, a hint of tartness from lime, and a warm touch of cinnamon. It's an easy-to-make drink, perfect for a sunny afternoon or a sophisticated evening gathering.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Joséphine Eau de Vie
- 1 oz Apple Juice
- 1 oz White Grape Juice
- 3/4 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Ice
- Apple Slices
Instructions
- Chill your glass: Place a highball or rocks glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before making the cocktail.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the Joséphine Eau de Vie, apple juice, white grape juice, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Add ice: Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain and serve: Fill the chilled glass with ice. Double strain the cocktail into the glass to remove any ice chips or fruit particles.
- Garnish: Garnish with thin apple slices or a few green grapes on a cocktail pick.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
- Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a little more cinnamon simple syrup.
- Spice it up: Add a dash of Angostura bitters for an extra layer of complexity.
- Fruity twist: Muddle a few berries (like raspberries or blackberries) in the shaker before adding the other ingredients for a fruity variation.
- Non-alcoholic version: Replace the Joséphine Eau de Vie with sparkling apple cider or additional apple juice for a delicious mocktail.
- For those who enjoy a stronger cocktail, up the Eau de Vie to 2 oz.
