Harvest Ember Fizz

Celebrate the warmth of the harvest with the Harvest Ember Fizz, a cocktail that combines the spicy zing of ginger beer with the comforting essence of autumn fruits and herbs. This drink is perfect for toasting to the bounty of the season, offering a vibrant and refreshing taste with a hint of earthy complexity. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz apple brandy - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 1 oz fresh pear juice - 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice - 3 oz ginger beer - Dash of Angostura bitters - Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish - Thin slices of pear for garnish Instructions: 1. Start by filling a shaker with ice and add the apple brandy, elderflower liqueur, pear juice, and lemon juice. 2. Shake well until chilled and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. 3. Top with ginger beer and add a dash of Angostura bitters for depth. 4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and a few thin slices of pear to evoke the essence of the harvest. Glass: Highball glass The Harvest Ember Fizz is a toast to Lughnasadh, combining the cool breeze of late summer with the cozy warmth of the fireside gatherings.