2 oz SKYY Vodka 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz Apple Spiced Simple* 2 dashes angostura bitters Ice Garnish: apple slice
*Apple Spiced Simple Syrup 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1 tsp ginger, ground 1 tsp allspice, ground 1 tsp nutmeg, ground (freshly ground, if possible) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 slice of a red apple, 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Strain into airtight container. Cool. Refrigerate. Will stay fresh for up to two weeks.
Put all ingredients in shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain through shaker into chilled coupe glass garnished with apple. Created by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Courtesy of SKYY.
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