Here is a tasty variation on the Vesper by Jonathan Pogash of The Cocktail Guru. The drink was commissioned Caorunn, a gin made with apples. So, Pogash choses to really emphasize the apple tastes bringing a refreshing brightness to the cocktail.

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Apple Vesper

Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 oz. Gin (Caorunn)
• 1 oz. Apple Vodka (Van Gogh Wild Appel)
• 1 oz. Lillet (Sub Dry Vermouth in a pinch)
• 2 dashes Baked Apple Bitters
• 1 slice Apple (optional)
• Star Anise (optional)

Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 oz. Gin (Caorunn) 1 oz. Apple Vodka (Van Gogh Wild Appel) 1 oz. Lillet (Sub Dry Vermouth in a pinch) 2 dashes Baked Apple Bitters 1 slice Apple (optional) Star Anise (optional)

Instructions

1. Stir ingredients very well with ice.
2. Strain over 1 large ice cube into a rocks glass.
3. Garnish with a floating star anise and apple slice on rim of glass.