Manzanita Cocktail
Created by Josue Moreno
The Urban Farmer, Portland
For the apple shrub:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 apple, sliced into chunks
2 cups apple cider vinegar
For the cinnamon syrup:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
For the cocktail:
1 ½ oz Reposado tequila
½ oz mezcal
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz apple shrub
½ oz cinnamon syrup
Garnish: apple chip dusted with powdered cinnamon
For the apple shrub:
Add water, sugar and apple chunks to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Simmer until apples are completely softened, 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Add cider vinegar and stir to mix. Pour into re-sealable container and keep refrigerated; apple will continue to add flavor to shrub as it sits.
For the cinnamon syrup:
Bring water and sugar to a simmer and stir to dissolve. Add cinnamon sticks and let simmer 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Remove cinnamon sticks when completely cool. Strain into a re-sealable container and keep refrigerated.
For the cocktail:
Add tequila, mezcal, lime, apple shrub and cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 12 seconds, and double-strain into a coupe glass. Garnish and serve.