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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Apple Whiskey Sour with Ginger

    Published: May 18, 2015 / Updated: June 10, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Apple Whiskey Sour with Ginger

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    This Apple Whiskey Sour with ginger puts a fresh twist on the traditional cocktail. Perfect for lazy summer nights!

    Last night, like so many of you, I said goodbye to Mad Men, a show that masterfully touched on issues involving working women, racism, sexism, politics, and war, with witty banter, fabulous period fashion, and drinking. Lots and lots of drinking.

    So cheers to you, Mad Men. Today, I honor you by launching a new blog series: Mixology Monday.

    Introducing: Mixology Mondays

    This series has been in the works for a while now, and I am thrilled to be able to start sharing with you new cocktail recipes, reviews of new spirits, mixology tips that I've learned from the experts, and cocktail + food pairings.

    While the wine industry and beer industry both continue to blossom, the spirits industry is stirring at an incredible pace with an impressive boom of delicious new offerings (check out some of the hot new trends in my TOAST 2015 event post). To help you cut through the noise and find new spirits to fill your glasses, I'm so excited to bring you this Mixology Monday series.

    Plus: Mondays can always use a little pick-me-up, right?

    Our first Mixology Monday cocktail is sure to pick up your spirits after saying goodbye to our dear television show friend, Mad Men: Apple Whiskey Ginger Sour.

    Apple Whiskey Sour with Ginger

    Apple Whiskey Sour UrbanBlissLife.com

    Fresh lemon juice and freshly grated ginger make this cocktail sing of summer. It's perfect for your summer barbecues and picnics, or just for chilling on the porch after a long trying day at the agency (a la Mad Men).

    Aval Pota

    This Apple Whiskey Ginger Sour features Aval Pota, an apple whiskey made by McMenamins' Edgefield Distillery.  I fell in love with Aval Pota when McMenamins generously sent me a bottle to try out. I'm a bourbon & whiskey gal, but sometimes bourbon or whiskey cocktails can be a bit too harsh, too dark, too biting for me. This one is made from Edgefield Distillery's original malt whiskey (which is also delicious on its own), then combined with fresh-pressed Hood River, Oregon apples and cinnamon. The result is a slightly sweet, slightly tart flavored whiskey that makes you think of apple pie -- or apple whiskey hand pies, like the ones I made with Aval Pota last summer.

    Apple Whiskey Sour UrbanBlissLife.com

    Apple Whiskey Sour with Ginger

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 5 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    A mix of sweet and tart, this apple whiskey sour with ginger has just the right amount of kick.
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 142kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. apple whiskey
    • fresh squeezed lemon juice about 1 oz
    • ¼ teaspoon grated ginger
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    Instructions

    • Pour apple whiskey into a glass.
    • Slice lemon and squeeze juice from the slice into the glass.
    • Grate about ¼ teaspoon ginger over the glass.
    • Stir gently.
    • Add ice.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    Sharing Mixology Tips & Tricks of the Trade

    One of my goals with Mixology Monday is to help take the mystery and stress out of cocktail mixing. I've picked up some tips from master mixologists like Juyoung Kang and local bartenders at hot spots like Aviary, Double Dragon, and Ecliptic Brewing, and I'm always eager to learn more. Share your cocktail questions here, as well as any particular spirits you'd like to learn more about or are interested in incorporating into cocktails, and I'll try to address them in future Mixology Monday post!

    Cheers to another great week ahead!

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      1. kelsey says

        May 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm

        oh my goodness, this looks delish!
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      2. Erin says

        May 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm

        I am totally on a ginger kick. Add it to anything and I'm totally sold. But I'm kind of a baby when it comes to whiskey, so this apple infused version being a little sweeter might be a good baby step for me. I'm loving this series! Keep up the good work, Marlynn!

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      3. Catherine says

        May 18, 2015 at 1:31 pm

        When I saw the post's title I was momentarily terrified you'd be using that creepy neon green apple liquer. I shouldn't have doubted you! This looks delish, of course.

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      4. Melinda says

        May 18, 2015 at 4:20 pm

        I have to admit that I do not know how to make a real cocktail, other than a jack and coke! This one sounds great!

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      5. Danielle says

        May 18, 2015 at 8:29 am

        Did you just say, "Mixology Monday"??
        Follow up question.
        Did you just discover the cure for the common Monday??
        Yes to both.
        You're a peach! Thanks for this great recipe AND new blog series.
        Cheers, friend! :-)

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      6. Ali says

        May 18, 2015 at 8:22 am

        Whiskey and ginger - what a pair!

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      7. Pech says

        May 18, 2015 at 6:33 am

        A drink that tastes like liquid apple pie sounds like all win in my book! We often think of McMenamins for their neighborhood pubs and hotels but shouldn't forget they also have a distillery side!

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