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This sweet-tart liquor-less cocktail is very popular at restaurant Frisson, in San Francisco, which mixologist Duggan McDonnell has helped turn into a drinking destination.

Chef's Tip:

Monin syrups are available at www.monin.com.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup Monin brand Granny Smith apple syrup (see Tip, below)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
1 1/2 cups ginger ale
4 lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation

  1. In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine first 4 ingredients. Cover, shake vigorously, then strain into 4 tall glasses. Add ginger ale and stir. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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