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
- 2 oz Santa Fe Spirits Apple Brandy
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz Old Barrel Tea Company Ginger Chai honey syrup
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1/2 oz egg whites or aquafaba
- Dehydrated apple slice, to garnish
Instructions
- Build in shaker, shake vigorously, add ice, and shake again. You should have a nice foam top formed—keep shaking until you see that.
- 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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