Crisp Apple Countdown Cocktail Recipe

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Published on Dec 28, 2025
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Crisp Apple Countdown Cocktail Recipe

Celebrate the turning of the New Year with this delicious espresso cocktail!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz espresso
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 oz apple brandy 
  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • Dash of aromatic bitters
  • Ice Apple sliced into wheels for garnish

Instructions:

Brew a shot of espresso and while it's still hot, add in brown sugar.

 Mix to dissolve the sugar and set aside.

To a shaker glass, add in apple brandy, pomegranate juice, dash of bitters, and sugared espresso with ice and shake vigorously.

 Strain into coupe glasses and top with apple wheel.

Tips: cut the apple perpendicular to the stem to get slices with a star from the seeds. Using a lemon or lime, add juice all over apple to prevent from oxidizing/browning.

See it made below, and let us know what you think of this drink in the comments!

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