A crisp, refreshing cocktail that blends the nutty dryness of Fino sherry with the floral sweetness of St-Germain, fresh tart apple juice, and the celebratory sparkle of champagne. Bright, elegant, and perfectly balanced ideal for autumn gatherings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Cocktail
1 oz Fino Sherry
0.5 oz St-Germain
1 oz fresh apple juice (see recipe below)
2 oz champagne
Nugget ice
Garnish: fresh apple slice
Fresh Apple Juice
1 Granny Smith apple, juiced
½ teaspoon citric acid
Instructions
Make the Apple Juice
Juice one Granny Smith apple.
Stir in ½ teaspoon citric acid until fully dissolved.
This prevents oxidation and keeps the juice a vibrant green.
Mix the Cocktail
Add sherry, St-Germain, and fresh apple juice to a shaker with one ice cube.
Shake until the cube dissolves. This chills the ingredients without excess dilution.
Strain into a Collins glass
Top with champagne.
filled with nugget ice.
Garnish with a fresh apple slice.
✨ Tip: Using tart, green apples gives this cocktail a crisp acidity that balances beautifully with the floral and nutty notes.
