The Apple Brandy Sour is a citrus-forward spirit cocktail built on apple brandy, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of powdered sugar for balance. It's a clean, tart drink that lets the brandy's fruit character shine.
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Shake with ice and strain into sour glass.
Decorate with a half slice of lemon and a cherry.
cocktail shaker · jigger · bar strainer
Yes. Use 1/2 teaspoon of simple syrup or regular granulated sugar dissolved in a small amount of water. Powdered sugar dissolves fastest in cold liquid, so it's preferred, but simple syrup works equally well.
Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds. Shaking chills the drink, aerates the lemon juice, and creates a lighter texture than stirring.
Use a dry apple brandy or applejack (100-proof preferred for better flavor). Avoid sweetened apple liqueurs; they will throw off the balance.
Yes. Mix the brandy, lemon juice, and sugar in a bottle and chill. Shake with ice and strain into glasses just before serving to preserve carbonation and chill.
Serve in a chilled coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice. The drink should be ice-cold (around 28–32°F) to balance the acidity of the lemon juice.
