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Smoky Apple Smash Cocktail

A bold, autumn campfire in a glass.
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Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • Mueller or Wooden Spoon
  • Rocks glass
  • Jigger

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounce Mezcal
  • 1 ounce Apple Cider or unfiltered apple juice
  • 1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 ounce Maple Syrup
  • Apple Slices for muddling and garnish
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • In a shaker, muddle a couple of apple slices with maple syrup.
  • Add mezcal, apple cider, lemon juice, and ice.
  • Shake until chilled
  • Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  • Garnish with an apple slice and a tiny dash of cinnamon (optional).

Notes

🍁 Why It Works

This one’s a fall slow-burner with attitude. The smoky mezcal balances the sweet and tart notes of apple and maple, creating a layered cocktail that feels like a late October night by a bonfire. It’s bold but not overwhelming, and the lemon brightens it just enough. A grown-up apple smash with serious autumn energy.