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Apple Fool

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (39)
Apple Fool image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
5 fresh Basil leaves
1 1⁄2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 fl oz Green Chartreuse (or alternative herbal liqueur)
1 fl oz Ruby red grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)
3⁄4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of float dehydrated apple slice.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 20.7 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a drink created by Aisha Sharpe in New York City, USA.

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Review

There's no gold in 'Fool's Gold', a mineral called Iron Pyrite (FeS2) that looks like gold. Similarly, there's no apple in this Apple Fool although its crisp enlivening freshness is reminiscent of a good apple.

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Comments & Discussion

G. M. Genovese Premium Member
I didnt connect with the apple reference at first. But after the first sip I totally got it. Used Luxardo Del Santo. It turned out quite lovely, though it left me wanting more acidity.
score: 0
John Hinojos Premium Member
Very delightful. The basil and Chartreuse work wonderfully together. Worked nicely with a spicy supper.
score: 2
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Wonderful! As variation I could imagine yellow Chartreuse to soften it or Tequila blanco which could make it even crispier.
score: 2
Lana Dragicevich
I’ll caveat this with I’ve never drunk Green Chartreuse so I don’t know how the drink should have tasted. Used Jagermeister. The colour was a little more oxidised apple than your picture, but we were very happy with the taste. Fresh and fruity, but not in a sweet way. I’d drink one again.
score: 0
Lana Dragicevich
I don't have any Green Chartreuse. I've looked up substitutes and of the suggestions I have Sambuca, Absinthe and Jagermeister. Which would be best in this?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Sorry to say but I don't think any of your three alternatives will work. That said, give each a go - starting with the Jagermeister - and see what you end up with.
score: 2

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