Ginger Apple Cocktail
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
9 mins
This silky smooth ginger apple cocktail is the perfect seasonal cocktail for your cold weather parties.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
ginger cocktail
Servings: 2 cocktails
Calories: 272 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lemon cut in half + 2 lemon slices
- 1 egg white
- 4 oz Calvados apple brandy
- 3 oz ginger liqueur
- dash of bitters
Instructions
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Heat a cast iron or stainless steel pan over high heat. Sear the lemon slices and two lemon halves, cut side down, in the pan until browned, about 3 mins (flip the slices once).
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Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves and remove any seeds. Reserve the charred slices for garnish.
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In a cocktail shaker, add the egg white, Calvados, ginger liqueur, bitters and 1 1/2 oz of the charred lemon juice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
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Add a large scoop of ice and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
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Strain into two coupe or martini glasses and garnish with charred lemon slices.
Recipe Notes
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- Don't skip charring the lemons! Not only do the slices make an attractive garnish, the charred lemon juice adds a deliciousness smokiness to the cocktail.
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- You can char the lemons and squeeze the juice from them in advance and simply mix the cocktail when you're ready to serve.
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- The egg white is a key component in this cocktail. It balances the bold flavors and creates a silky mouth feel.
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- Shake this ginger apple cocktail vigorously to properly blend the egg white and create a smooth and frothy finish.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if serving a crowd.
Nutrition Facts
Ginger Apple Cocktail
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Sodium 29mg1%
Potassium 51mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.