The classic fizz cocktail gets a Southern twist with bourbon, apple butter, and ginger beer instead of plain soda. Try this Apple Ginger Bourbon Fizz at your next shindig.
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Apple Ginger Bourbon Fizz
The fizz cocktail originated in New Orleans, where it was in such high demand that bars had to employ teams of bartenders to take turns shaking the drinks. The most popular fizz variation is the gin fizz, which contains gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar, topped with soda water.
This bourbon fizz cocktail tweaks the classic gin fizz recipe by mixing bourbon and apple butter, topped with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wedge.
Pair the Apple Ginger Bourbon Fizz with sweet, smoky, or slightly spicy foods. These will compliment the flavor of the bourbon. Here are a few ideas.
Also check out Fixin’ to Eat: Southern Cooking for the Southern at Heart for plenty of suggestions for pairing Southern food with beer, wine, and spirits.
Apple Ginger Bourbon Fizz
The classic fizz cocktail gets a Southern twist with bourbon, apple butter, and ginger beer instead of plain soda. Try this Apple Ginger Bourbon Fizz at your next shindig.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce bourbon
- ½ tablespoon apple butter
- 4 ounces Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beer Traditional flavor
- lime wedge
- ice
Instructions
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Add ice, bourbon and apple butter to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour over ice. Top with Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beer and garnish with a lime wedge.