Apple Soju CocktailsMarcus Nilsson
This refreshing aperitif, a brainchild of David Arnold of the French Culinary Institute, bathes crisp matchsticks of Pink Lady apple with soju (a Korean spirit) and a little sparkle.
Cooks' note:
Apples in soju can be chilled up to 2 hours.
Recipe information
Total Time
40 min
Yield
Makes 8 drinks
Ingredients
1 Pink Lady or Granny Smith apple
2 cups soju or sake
5 cups chilled tonic water (40 fluid ounces)
8 lime wedges
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/4-inch julienne blade
Preparation
Step 1
Cut apple into matchsticks with slicer, discarding core, then put in a pitcher and stir in soju. Let macerate, covered and chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Fill 8 (12-ounce) double Old Fashioned glasses with ice. Strain about 1/4 cup soju into each glass, then add some apple pieces to each glass. Top off drinks with tonic and serve with lime wedges.
