Bonita Applebum Brandy Cocktail

Inspiration for mixologist Andrea Duran comes from many places. In this case, she started with a playlist of songs with the word ‘apple’ in them to craft a brandy cocktail. “Bonita Applebum,” a hit off A Tribe Called Quest’s 1990 album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, was the winner. A rousing blend of apple brandy, ginger-chai, and orange bitters emerged. as the young folks say, “it’s a vibe.”

Making Ginger Chai Honey Syrup for This Brandy Cocktail

To make Ginger Chai honey syrup this recipe requires bring 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of honey to boil, take off flame, drop two spoonfuls of loose-leaf, Ginger Chai tea and let steep for 5 minutes or until desired richness of flavor. Strain and use once cooled to room temperature.

Bonita Applebum Brandy Cocktail Recipe

 Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Build in shaker, shake vigorously, add ice, and shake again. You should have a nice foam top formed—keep shaking until you see that.
  2. Strain into martini glass and garnish with a dehydrated apple slice.

Recipe by Andrea Duran / Styling by Sarah Cascone / Photography by Dave Bryce

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