Summer Orchard Fizz

The Summer Orchard Fizz is a refreshing and light cocktail perfect for sipping on a warm summer day. Its base of apple brandy harmonizes with the subtle spice of cinnamon and the sweetness of honey, creating a delicate balance that refreshes the palate. Served in a highball glass with a bubbly finish of Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic, this cocktail is sure to be a hit at any summer gathering. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz apple brandy - 0.25 oz cinnamon stick syrup (infuse simple syrup with a cinnamon stick) - 0.5 oz honey - 0.5 oz lime juice - Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic - Garnish: Lime wheel and a cinnamon stick Instructions: 1. To make the cinnamon stick syrup, combine equal parts of water and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Add a cinnamon stick and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Allow the syrup to cool before removing the cinnamon stick. 2. In a shaker, combine the apple brandy, cinnamon stick syrup, honey, and lime juice with ice. Shake well. 3. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. 4. Top with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic. 5. Gently stir to combine. 6. Garnish with a lime wheel and a cinnamon stick on the rim. 7. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of summer. This cocktail balances the warmth of apple and cinnamon with the refreshing acidity of lime, all uplifted by the effervescence of the tonic. It's a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of summer in a glass.