At his newly-opened Manhattan cocktail pub, bar king Giuseppe González serves a pick-your-poison elixir that requires just an apple, horseradish and spirit. Customize the recipe with whatever booze you’ve got stashed at home.
Ingredients:
1½ oz choice of spirit
1 freshly-juiced Granny Smith apple
Grated horseradish
Directions:
Juice Granny Smith apple and combine with choice of spirit in a double rocks glass. Add ice and stir. Top with grated horseradish for garnish.
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