Orchard Bliss

This refreshing cocktail combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apple with the warmth of bourbon and a zesty ginger highlight, perfect for a crisp evening or a summer afternoon. Ingredients: - 50 ml Bourbon - 75 ml Fresh apple juice - 15 ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed - 10 ml Honey syrup (equal parts honey and water dissolved together) - 100 ml Ginger beer - A dash of Angostura bitters - Ice cubes - Apple slices for garnish - Fresh mint leaves for garnish Glass: - Highball glass Instructions: 1. Fill the highball glass with ice cubes to chill. 2. In a shaker, combine bourbon, fresh apple juice, lemon juice, and honey syrup with ice. 3. Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into the prepared highball glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Top with ginger beer and add a dash of Angostura bitters. 6. Gently stir to combine. 7. Garnish with a fan of apple slices and a sprig of fresh mint. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy the layered flavors of Orchard Bliss.