1 serving
Apple Highball ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CalvadosSource suggests this bottle (not required): Avallen Calvados | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.7 parts |
 Aromatized WineSource suggests this bottle (not required): Lillet Blanc | 20 ml | 2 cl | 0.7 oz | 1.3 parts |
 Apple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Lemon Juice | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
 Orange BittersSource suggests this bottle (not required): Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6 | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Champagne | 1 dash | — | — | — |
 Tonic Water | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one narrow lemon twist
Method
How to make Apple Highball
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one small highball glass and cut exactly one narrow lemon twist.
- 02
Measure the Calvados, aromatized wine, apple syrup, lemon juice, and orange bitters into a shaker; keep the sparkling ingredients separate.
- 03
Fill the shaker with hard ice and shake briefly until cold.
- 04
Strain into the chilled highball over fresh cubed ice.
- 05
Top with one dash each of Champagne and tonic water, then give one quick gentle stir.
- 06
Express and place the single lemon twist, then serve without another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Apple Highball taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Apple Highball questions
What is in a Apple Highball?
Kokto’s build uses calvados, aromatized wine, apple syrup, lemon juice, orange bitters, champagne, and tonic water.
How long does a Apple Highball take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 15 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Apple Highball prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Apple Highball alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B221https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/sep/25/apple-highball-recipe-cocktail-of-the-week-eleanore-edinburgh · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved