Rooster Apple Sour

Serves: 3

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

45

Sweetness

49

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Make the apple jam: Peel, core and cube the apples

2

Combine in a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat

3

Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 20 minutes

4

Let cool

5

Meanwhile, make the simple syrup: Combine 1/2 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves

6

Remove from the heat and let cool

7

Make the cocktail: Combine 1 teaspoon of the apple jam, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, the lime juice and whiskey in a cocktail shaker with ice

8

Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass

9

Garnish with a dried apple slice

10

Photograph by James Wojcik