proof whisky & vodka, likin' them apples, Vol. 172

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Last Sunday we spent a balmy afternoon at our local orchard. Because of the sucky cool and wet summer that we had, a lot of varieties were still not available for picking. We were however able to get our hands on some delicious Macs and Cortlands. One of our favourite ingredients for both whisky and vodka drinks are apples after all. Here are a few tasty recipes.

orchard mule 1 1/2 oz apple-infused proof vodka* • 2 oz apple cider • 3 oz ginger beer • 1/4 oz lemon juice • cinnamon sticks and apples for garnish

*For vodka infusion: 3 sliced apples • 2 cinnamon sticks • 500 ml proof vodka 

Fill a 1L Mason jar with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Add 500ml proof vodka. Seal and shake. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours (no more than 3 weeks). Pour the mixture through a fine strainer to remove the solids.

For cocktail In a copper cup filled with ice, add the infused proof vodka, apple cider,  lemon juice and ginger beer. Stir and garnish with apple slices and/or a cinnamon stick.

Infuse proof whisky the same way as above for delicious apple pie shots. A great drink to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations.

Eve's sangria 1/2 sliced orange • 1 chopped pear • 2 chopped apples • 3 sticks cinnamon • freshly grated nutmeg • 1 cup proof whisky • 1 bottle white wine • 3 cups apple cider • 1 341 ML bottle of ginger beer

Mix all ingredients, except for ginger beer into a large pitcher or dispenser. Just before serving add lots of ice and top with ginger beer. NOTE: you may want to remove cinnamon sticks if flavour becomes too strong.

the apple crisp single 1 oz proof whisky • 1/2 oz Goldschlager • 5 oz apple cider 

To a highball glass filled with ice, add proof whisky, Goldschlager and apple cider. Garnish drink with cinnamon stick. This cocktail can be served warm as well, just omit the ice and warm in a heat-resistant mug. (note: you can replace Goldschalger with *cinnamon simple syrup)

the apple crisp pitcher 8 oz proof whisky • 4 oz Goldschlager • 40 oz apple cider 

To a pitcher, add proof whisky, Goldschlager and apple cider. Serve in highballs glasses filled with ice or a heat-resistant mug. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. (note: you can replace Goldschalger with *cinnamon simple syrup)

*cinnamon simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and boiling water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into a clean bottle and add a cinnamon stick. Let cool. Can be store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

pomme-tini 2 oz proof vodka • 2 oz fresh apple cider • 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice • 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup • apple slice for garnish

Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake hard and pour into a cinnamon-sugar rimmed martini glass • garnish with apple slice

*cinnamon simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and boiling water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour into a clean bottle and add a cinnamon stick. Let cool. Can be store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

the applewood 1 1/2 oz saddleback maple bacon whisky • 4 oz fresh apple cider • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Pour ingredients into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with apple.


If you're down for some apple picking of your own, here's a list of farms in the GTA:
www.applewoodfarmwinery.com   www.organicsfarm.ca   www.pinefarmsorchard.com www.albionorchards.com   www.brooksfarms.com   www.chudleighs.com

Have fun apple-picking!