Apple Brandy Highball (Classic Colonial Spirit Reimagined)
Crisp apple brandy meets sparkling water in this revived colonial classic. The Apple Brandy Highball is refreshing, simple, and elegant—perfect for any occasion.
The Apple Brandy Highball is an easy-drinking blend of apple brandy, chilled sparkling water, and a citrus twist. A light, effervescent cocktail that connects early American ingenuity with modern simplicity.
Background
Apple brandy, once the pride of colonial orchards, finds new life here. By pairing it with sparkling water, the drink becomes crisp and sessionable—a bridge between rustic applejack and refined cocktail craft.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Apple Brandy
- 4–6 oz chilled Carbonated Water
- Lemon peel (expressed)
Why You’ll Love It
Balanced, fizzy, and aromatic. Each sip highlights the brandy’s fruit and oak while staying clean and refreshing.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute pear brandy for a floral variation.
- Add a splash of sparkling apple cider for extra fruitiness.
- Chill everything—glass, spirit, and water—for best texture.
Pairing Suggestions
Pairs beautifully with cheese boards, roasted nuts, or light poultry dishes.
Apple Brandy Highball Recipe
Type of Glass
Highball Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz.
Directions
- Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Apple Brandy.
- Top with chilled carbonated water and gently stir once to combine.
- Express a lemon peel over the drink, drop it in, and serve immediately.
Simple, refreshing, and rooted in history—the Apple Brandy Highball proves that timeless ingredients never fade.
