Harvest Apple Ginger

Sassenach Spirits

Description

Celebrate fall flavors with the Harvest Apple Ginger, a refreshing cocktail that balances spiced apple cider, The Sassenach Gin, bright lemon, and ginger beer. It makes a festive addition to a Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

• 32 ounces apple cider
• 15 ounces The Sassenach Gin
• 5 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 4 ounces cinnamon-thyme simple syrup
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• Handful of fresh thyme
• 1 small apple
• Ginger beer, for topping
• Ice, for serving

Instructions

1. Add the apple cider, gin, lemon juice, cinnamon-thyme simple syrup, cinnamon sticks, and apple to a tall pitcher.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Pour over ice and top with ginger beer.
4. Garnish each drink with fresh thyme and a cinnamon stick.

Cinnamon-Thyme Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2–3 thyme sprigs

Instructions

1. Add the sugar and water to a small pot.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from the heat, then add the cinnamon sticks and thyme sprigs.
4. Cover and steep for 10–15 minutes.
5. Set aside to cool before using.