Rye & Buzzed Apple

Highballs & Collinses • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Rye & Buzzed Apple cocktail containing Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Rye, Runny honey, Milagro Reposado Tequila, Pressed apple juice, Ginger ale in a Collins.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Rye or alternative
1.00 fl oz Milagro Reposado Tequila or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 spoon Runny honey
2.00 fl oz Pressed apple juice
1.67 fl oz Ginger ale

Directions

Stir honey with whiskey in base of shaker until honey dissolves
Add tequila and apple juice to shaker
Add ice and shake well
Strain into ice-filled Collins glass
Top with a splash of ginger ale
Garnish with apple slice

Cocktail Description

A transatlantic marriage of American rye whiskey and Mexican tequila that transforms humble apple juice into liquid autumn gold.

The Rye & Buzzed Apple delivers a beautifully balanced combination of warming rye spice and subtle agave earthiness, brightened by fresh apple sweetness and a zippy ginger finish. Its honey backbone provides just enough richness without becoming cloying, making this an exceptionally smooth sipper despite its spiritous foundation. Perfect for cool autumn afternoons or as a refreshing alternative to heavier cocktails at holiday gatherings, this drink bridges seasons effortlessly. The preparation is straightforward—the only tricky part is properly dissolving the honey before shaking. Food-wise, this versatile cocktail pairs wonderfully with herb-roasted pork, sharp cheddar cheese boards, or spiced desserts like apple pie or ginger cookies.