Whispering Orchard

Delicate and effervescent, the Whispering Orchard is a playful spring whiskey cocktail that combines the gentle bite of rye with orchard fruits, floral notes, and a hint of garden herbs. Light, gently sparkling, and irresistibly fresh—perfect for sipping on a sun-dappled afternoon. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz rye whiskey (preferably a younger, lighter style) - 0.75 oz dry vermouth - 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur - 0.5 oz fresh green apple juice (fresh-pressed is best) - 0.25 oz lemon juice - 2 dashes orange bitters - 2 oz chilled cucumber tonic water Method: Shake whiskey, vermouth, elderflower liqueur, apple juice, lemon juice, and bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice. Top gently with cucumber tonic water. Give it a brief, gentle stir. Garnish: Long ribbon of cucumber and a thin apple fan. Glass: Highball