Elder & Wiser

Serve in Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Bourbon whiskey
1	fl oz	St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1	fl oz	Pressed apple juice

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Apple and elderflower combine wonderfully with bourbon.

About:

Created in 2006 by yours truly (Simon Difford) and named for its original base, Wiser's Canadian whisky.

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