Kentucky Orchard Breeze

Name: Kentucky Orchard Breeze
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz bourbon; 1 oz green apple schnapps; 1 oz lemon juice; 1/2 oz honey syrup; 4-5 mint leaves; 2-3 Dashes angostura bitters; to top up ginger beer; for garnish thin apple slices; undefined crushed ice

Refreshing bourbon cocktail with apple, mint, and ginger beer

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

15%*

Calories

230*

Net Carbs

15g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:An original cocktail with bourbon. The refreshing one.

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

Description: Immerse your senses in the Kentucky Orchard Breeze, a refreshing cocktail that intertwines the boldness of bourbon with the crisp, sweet notes of apple and the invigorating freshness of mint. This libation is a delightful nod to the Southern charm, presenting a harmonious blend that's perfect for a sunny afternoon or an evening soiree. Ingredients: - 2 oz Bourbon (preferably a smooth, well-aged variety) - 1 oz Green Apple Schnapps - 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice - 1/2 oz Honey Syrup (equal parts honey and water) - 4-5 Fresh Mint Leaves (plus a sprig for garnish) - 2-3 Dashes of Angostura Bitters - Ginger Beer (to top up) - Thin Apple Slices (for garnish) - Crushed Ice Glass: Highball Glass Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the fresh mint leaves with the honey syrup and lemon juice to release the mint's essential oils. 2. Add the bourbon, green apple schnapps, and Angostura bitters. 3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly. 4. Fill the highball glass with crushed ice to create a frosty base for your drink. 5. Strain the mixture into the highball glass over the crushed ice, being careful to leave the muddled mint leaves behind. 6. Top up the cocktail with a splash of ginger beer, adding a gentle fizz that complements the drink's crispness. 7. Gently stir with a bar spoon to integrate the ginger beer without bruising the mint further. 8. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a couple of thin apple slices placed on the rim or floated on top for an enticing visual appeal. The Kentucky Orchard Breeze is a celebration of flavors that pays homage to the classic nuances of bourbon while delivering a modern, refreshing twist. Cheers to a new Southern classic!

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