Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider cocktails, bitter cocktails, cocktails with mezcal, fall mezcal cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, st. germain cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1 ounce mezcal
- 1 ounce St-Germain
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 0.5 ounce lemon juice
- 0.25 ounce honey syrup
- 3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
- 2 ounces sparkling apple cider
- Apple slice for garnish
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the mezcal, St-Germain, apple cider, lemon juice, honey syrup, and Peychaud’s Bitters.
Shake the mixture until it is well-chilled.
Double-strain the cocktail into the glass with ice.
Top off the drink with apple soda, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with a slice of apple for a crisp, aromatic touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the smoky, sweet, and spiced flavors of this sophisticated cocktail.
Pro Tips
- For a more intense smoky flavor, increase the amount of mezcal slightly.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey syrup or using a sweeter apple cider.
- To enhance the presentation, consider using a decorative apple slice garnish, such as a thin spiral or fan shape.