Citrus Orchard Twist

Description: This refreshing cocktail combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the crisp, tart sweetness of apple, underpinned by the botanical complexity of a good gin. It's a perfect drink for spring and summer evenings, or any time you desire a fruity yet sophisticated beverage. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin - 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 oz Apple liqueur (such as an apple schnapps or calvados) - 0.5 oz Simple syrup - 2 oz Cloudy apple juice (freshly pressed if possible) - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters - Ice cubes - Thin apple slice and a twist of lemon peel, for garnish Instructions: 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. 2. Pour the gin, lemon juice, apple liqueur, simple syrup, cloudy apple juice, and dashes of Angostura bitters into the shaker. 3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. 5. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a twist of lemon peel on the rim of the glass. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy the harmonious blend of lemon and apple flavors with the gin's botanicals. Glass: Highball glass