Harvest Spice Apple Smash

A delightful and invigorating Harvest Apple Ginger Smash Cocktail that encompasses the flavors of fall and holiday festivities. This cocktail is made with a homemade apple spice simple syrup, ginger liqueur, apple cider, and a cinnamon-C&H(r) sugar rim. Perfect for serving at gatherings or for a cozy night in.

Harvest Spice Apple Smash

A refreshing cocktail that captures the essence of autumn, featuring apple spice simple syrup, ginger liqueur, and apple cider with a hint of cinnamon and sugar.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp C&H(r) Golden Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup C&H(r) Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 small apple, sliced
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp C&H(r) Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 to 4 oz vodka
  • 1 oz ginger liqueur
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • Ice, crushed or cubed
  • Thin-sliced apple and/or fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine C&H(r) Golden Brown Sugar, 1/4 cup C&H(r) Organic Raw Cane Sugar, water, apple slices, 1 tsp cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes slightly syrupy. Remove from heat and let it cool; then strain into an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp C&H(r) Organic Raw Cane Sugar with 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Dip the rim of a cocktail glass in apple cider or water, then dip and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  3. In a large cup or cocktail shaker, combine two handfuls of ice, vodka, ginger liqueur, 2 oz of the cooled apple spice simple syrup, and 1/2 cup apple cider. Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass; add ice as desired. Garnish with apple slices and rosemary sprigs, if desired.