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Summer Rye

Summer Rye

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Juice Cocktails, Champagne, champagne cocktail, Champagne Cocktails, elderflower cocktails, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice cocktails, Rye Whiskey, Rye Whiskey Cocktails, rye whiskey drink, simple syrup cocktails, whiskey cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz rye whiskey
  • 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup
  • 0.75 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz apple juice
  • 0.75 oz chilled champagne
  • Garnish: diced apple cubes

Instructions

  • Add a few diced apple cubes to the glass before serving.
  • Add rye whiskey, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, and apple juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
  • Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Add champagne on top.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use fresh Fuji apple juice if possible for natural sweetness.
  • Chill your glass ahead of time to keep the drink cool longer.
  • Gently stir after topping with champagne to mix without losing the bubbles.
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