Liquid Artistry | Episode 2: The Golden Orchard Harvest
April 16, 2026
By the Keeper of the Glass
The Golden Orchard Harvest
Cocktail
The Spirit BaseHoney Bourbon — 1.5 oz
Crown Apple — 1 oz
Lemon Juice — 0.5 oz
Ginger Ale — 3 oz
Steps
1. Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
2. Combine Honey Bourbon, Crown Apple, and Lemon Juice.
3. Stir gently for 10 seconds.
4. Top slowly with Ginger Ale.
5. Garnish and serve.
Garnish
Red apple slices & a cinnamon stick stirrer.
The Amber Apple Fizz ~ Mocktail
“Capture the spirit of spring in a glass using apple juice, honey, and subtle spice.”
Ingredients3 oz Unfiltered apple juice
1 tbsp Honey (warm)
1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp Liquid smoke or tea concentrate
3 oz Ginger ale
Steps
1. Whisk the warm honey into the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke/tea concentrate until fully dissolved.
2. Pour the mixture over ice in a highball glass.
3. Top with Ginger Ale.
4. Garnish with star anise and a cinnamon stick for aroma. Garnish
Star anise & Cinnamon stick