As the summer sun blazes overhead (yes, even in the UK!), it’s the perfect time to enjoy some refreshing cocktails. Apples are often celebrated in Autumn, associated with cozy apple pies and spiced ciders. However, their crisp, juicy nature makes them a fantastic ingredient for summer cocktails as well.
With thousands of varieties worldwide, apples offer a wide range of flavours! Let us share 3 of our favourite recipes with you.
Apple Mojito
Ingredients: 1 apple (sliced), 12 fresh mint leaves, 1 lime (cut into wedges), 2 tsp sugar, 60ml white rum, soda water, ice cubes
Instructions: in a glass, stir the apple slices, mint leaves, lime wedges, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour in the white rum. Top with soda water. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of mint and an apple slice.
Apple Sangria
Ingredients: 1 bottle of sparkling wine, 240ml apple juice, 120ml brandy, 2 apples (cored and sliced), 1 orange (sliced), 1 cinnamon stick, ice cubes
Instructions: in a large pitcher, combine the apple juice and brandy. Add the apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon stick. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavours meld. Just before serving, add the sparkling wine or champagne. Fill glasses with ice and pour the sangria over the ice.
Apple Gin Fizz
Ingredients: 50ml gin, 25ml lemon juice, 25ml apple juice, soda water, ice cubes, apple slices for garnish
Instructions: fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice, and apple juice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with an apple slice.
These apple-focused cocktails are perfect for summer gatherings. This Summer, let apples be the star of the show!
At M&P Engineering we have been manufacturing food preparation equipment for over 50 years, and we manufacture products you can trust. We are based in Manchester, England and supply our machines to clients all over the globe.
Our Carousel Grid Cutting machine is one of our most popular machines, as it makes chopping and cutting vegetables and fruit easier for our clients. It is a versatile machine that cuts produce into fries, batons, wedges, petals, and slices. It has a simple and fast changeover of tools and can work up to 4,800 pieces per hour. You can see it in action here. Perfect for coring and slicing apples!