1ozapple juice or fresh apple ciderI always prefer cider
0.5ozrosemary simple syrup
0.5ozlemon juicefresh!
Soda waterto top
dehydrated apple slice + rosemary sprigGarnish
Instructions
Add gin, apple cider, rosemary syrup, lemon juice, and ice to a shaker.
Shake until well-chilled—about 15-30 seconds.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with soda water, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve those bubbles.
Garnish with a thin dehydrated apple slice and a sprig of fresh rosemary that you've slapped between your hands first (releases the oils and makes it smell amazing).
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Notes
Add a Splash of Dry Cider
If you want extra sparkle and a bit more fall depth without going full "apple everything," replace part of the soda with 1–2 oz of dry cider. It boosts the apple flavor, adds a crisp bite that pairs beautifully with rosemary, and gives the drink a more complex, layered quality.