Orchard Crush
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Orchard Crush
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 barspoon | Damson jam (preserve) |
| 2 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare seasonal berries for garnish.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with seasonal berries.
Review:
Apple brandy and damson jam combine brilliantly in this tangy but not at all sweet cocktail.
Variant:
History:
Created in 2008 by Jeffrey Morgenthaler at Bel Ami Restaurant & Lounge in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
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