Clarified Apple & Scotch Highball | Where I Find Inspiration (and so can you)

Liquid Intelligence by Dave Arnold is one of the best books I ever read, so I had to make a twist on one of Dave’s cocktails. I generally love a Highball and it’s the go-to cocktail for me back at my home, but this Clarified apple juice and Aberlour 12 Highball was something else. With Jean-Felix from ‪@TrufflesOnTheRocks‬ creating an awesome clarified apple juice cocktail as part of our Cocktail Challenge Time I thought this was the perfect idea for you to make if you decide to try clarifying apple juice. Find the recipes (for the classic and Apple Highballs) and the link to JF’s episode below. Cheers!
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Scotch & Apple Highball
Into a chilled soda siphon add (you can double the measurements to make 2 cocktails with 1 CO2 cartridge):
· 52,5 ml (1.75 oz) Aberlour 12
· 75 ml (2.5 oz) clarified apple juice*
· 30 ml (1 oz) cold water
· 2 dashes cherry bitters
· 2 drops of saline solution
Charge the soda siphon with a CO2 cartridge, shake well and carefully release the gas. Once the siphon is degassed, open it and pour the cocktail into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a thin slice of apple.
*Juice enough apples to get 300 ml of apple juice. Mix in 0.75 of ascorbic acid or Vitamin C into the first 30 ml, to prevent browning (if you don’t have Vitamin C you can add 50 ml of lemon juice, but it will add flavor as well). To 300 ml of juice add 0.6 g of pectinex, stir well and place in the fridge in a sealed jar. After 12 hours (or when you see a clear separation in the jar) filter the apple juice through a coffee filter and bottle.
Highball Cocktail
· 45 ml (1.5 oz) Scotch whiskey
· top-up soda water
Pour the ingredients over ice in a highball glass. Turn the cocktail with a barspoon to incorporate and garnish with a lemon peel.
0:00 Intro
0:13 Whisky Highball
0:28 Why I love Apples
1:00 Inspiration for today
1:36 Ingredients
2:18 TOTR Challenge
2:40 Clarifying apple juice
4:18 Making the Cocktail(s)
5:59 Phantom Hand tribute
6:16 Tasting notes & Recipe
6:46 Thank you CT Family!
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The team behind this video:
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Sašo Veber
Phantom hand
#clarified #highball #scotch

[@KevinKos]

What’s your stance on a Scotch Highball? Classy & elegant or too plain & simple?

I love the fact that it is simple, easy to make and elegant on top.

[@motttheben]

Is a neat scotch too plain & simple? I think not! Lengthening it and adding texture via carbonation only highlights the complexity and improves it imo.

[@robifiser]

I have to admit that my first thoughts on the cocktail, after only seeing the recipe, was something along the lines of "why would you add sparkling water to Scotch, that would ruin it", but I stand corrected. It's a delicious sipper, so refreshing and easy to drink but still full of nuanced flavors.

[@WhiskeySugarBitters]

@@motttheben Agreed!

[@WhiskeySugarBitters]

I think it's classic and elegant. And your version looks FANTASTIC! 👌👌

[@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911]

I miss you too, Kevin! ❤️ Also, Robi did a good job filling in. I shall allow it for now. Cheers, guys!

[@CoachVinoLLC]

I’m disappointed Robi didn’t paint his nails to more closely resemble the Phantom Hand. 😆

[@KevinKos]

Haha right? I will try to convince him to do it next time 😂

[@thomasowens5824]

Lot of thought went into that, looked fantastic.

[@kcluv123321]

This is really cool! Can’t wait to give this a try

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

This looks Elegant, Delicious and like the perfect drink for a magazine cover. Amazing drink recipe. Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! I would love to have my cocktail on some of the magazine covers 🤩 Cheers!

[@vickieli7971]

Thank you for sharing!

[@KevinKos]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@Archsorceror]

You’re right- it IS a crazy time right now but this was soo soothing to watch! Inspirational and calming. Thank you. You’ve reminded me what it is to slow down, invest in quality and engage my senses to just ‘savour’. Excellent. Thank you again.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much, Seán, that's exactly what a good cocktail experience is all about and I'm glad you get that from our episodes as well. Cheers, my friend!

[@astrozorus]

Thanks again for all of your good work !

[@KevinKos]

You are very welcome!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

Awesome video!!! This gives me so many ideas!!! This combo of flavors seems like it will def work. CHEERS!!!!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks, Tim! Let me know how it turned out. I am sure you will like it 😊 Cheers!

[@penguindrummaster]

I love the quality of the video, from the scholarly presentation, clean editing and lighting, and even the light touch off humor. Just subscribed, and looking forward to what you do next

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much! Welcome aboard!

[@jonathangleason9404]

Awesome cocktail! I’ve been thinking about fall cocktails and this is perfect for that transition from summer!

[@KevinKos]

Agree with you. Definitely great for a smooth transition. Cheers!

[@TheWeePearl]

I am so ready for fall drinks! This looks like a stunner! Excellent work as always

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much! 🥂

[@SkankbumJerry]

Another amazing cocktail recipe. Keep up the good work Kevin, we appreciate and love you bro. 👌❤😂😂

[@KevinKos]

Much appreciated my friend! I am so happy to have such lovely people watching my channel. Thank you!

[@thibaultwyrsch6888]

I love Liquid Intelligence, this book really changed the way I looked at cocktails. Fantastic episode as always!

[@KevinKos]

The best book for sure. Thank you!

[@sora2245]

Definitely going to have to make this one

[@KevinKos]

Awesome. Can't wait to hear the results

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Nice!! Sounds terrific, I may try this soon ...

[@KevinKos]

Go for it! I am waiting for your feedback. Cheers!

[@marcoperez2969]

I had been thinking about a pear/vodka cocktail in the past weeks, and this video gave me some ideas. Nice video, Kevin!

[@KevinKos]

So glad to hear that. I would love to hear about your creation. Cheers!

[@sidekick3rida]

The falling apple was a nice touch!

[@KevinKos]

Always happy when someone notices the small details! 🍎

[@shannonkayatani3001]

Wow, what a drink! Cheers 🥂

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrMoney331]

2:45 that thing is like my favorite kitchen gadget I own. Maybe excluding Jigger. I have one that does smaller slices cause that is how I like it.

[@KevinKos]

It's a handy tool for sure. The one with smaller slices would be even better.

[@TrufflesOnTheRocks]

HAHAHA!!! I'm now feeling like clarifying yogourt is almost as long ;)

[@KevinKos]

Haha, don't worry. It's true that liquid washed with yogurt takes some time to filter but not as much as apples do 😆

[@MikkoHonkalampi]

I really enjoy these videos, especially whiskyvideos 😎

[@KevinKos]

I loove whisky 🤩 Thank you!

[@darthbader6506]

Fantastic! You tell a great story

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@LiquidMemoir]

Love this! Robi has good timing on when to show up haha. Cheers my friends

[@KevinKos]

He grabbed his chance to shine for sure! He did a great job indeed. Cheers!

[@AngryCocktails]

The phantom hand is being responsible :)

[@KevinKos]

True 😊

[@videosquality7960]

This look very perfect. I am your fan (from Cambodia Angkor Wat Temple)

[@KevinKos]

Thank you so much! Cheers to Cambodia!

[@dannyk1818]

As always elevating some of the simplest things to perfection! Whiskey & soda is a classic for me too during summertime, if I have my choice of whiskey my favourite is the Glasgow Blend from Compass Box for this or a Cardhu 12 if I’m sharing with dad since it’s one of his favourites. Robi did OK in my opinion, he’s no replacement though 😉

[@KevinKos]

Sounds like you spend quality time with your dad. So nice 😊! I love your taste of whisky! Haha, she is hard to replace indeed.

[@PatrickJaszewski]

I love this episode! I'm going to an orchard today for a Honeycrisp festival and I'll make this!

[@KevinKos]

Awesome! Let me know how you like it! Cheers!

[@boozeontherocks]

This looks really good Kevin.

[@KevinKos]

Thanks a lot, David!

[@seattlegrrlie]

As a kid I made extra money picking pears at a local farm. It's great memories and I still love pears

[@KevinKos]

Amazing!

[@TomSommerville.]

Sounds delicious. Very similar to Chris Moore’s “Apples” cocktail, from Coupette in London, except that uses Calvados. If you’re ever in the area, you’ll need to check it out - it’s great!

[@KevinKos]

Sounds great! Calvados would work here like a charm. Cheers!

Don't know why but that apple slice in your version of the Highball is sexy! Love them both!

[@KevinKos]

Top that with your camera and editing skills on the part when I cut the apple slice 😍 Super sexy. Thanks!

[@alorekeeper3705]

i've quite literally eaten 6 apples today so when I saw this BEAUTIFUL drink I had to go get another one.

[@KevinKos]

Another Apple or maybe one Highball? 😄 either way, you made a great decision! Cheers!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

oh that is speaking to me!!! Though I may cheat and not clarify the apple juice.

[@KevinKos]

I am glad! That will work as well. I think you will love it but still, let me know. Cheers!

[@photojoseph]

I guess I need to come back for another drink! ;-)

[@KevinKos]

I agree with you! You already know the passcode for the entrance to our little 'speakeasy". I am off to clarifying some more apple juice. See you 😉🍎🥃

[@rohanmatmary2177]

Lovely Process! 1 Advice: It will be really helpful for the bartenders who watch your channel for inspiration, some better garnish ideas, I guess will be a good takeaway for people like me from your channel.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you for the tip! Sometimes I don't want to complicate too much when it comes to the garnish game but I will have that in my mind for some future episodes. Until then, check out my Umami Martini and Clover Club episodes. Maybe you will found garnishes I used in those interesting. Cheers!

[@GogiRegion]

Just as a warning, pectinase produces methanol as a byproduct of its clearing properties. Nowhere near enough that you should be worried about methanol toxicity (especially when ethanol treats methanol poisoning), but it may be enough that if you drink a lot of these highballs, it may make your hangover worse.

[@catamountgapblues]

Thanks for giving me the excuse I needed to finally buy a juicer...

[@KevinKos]

My pleasure! 😃

[@jorgearanzazu3696]

Beautiful cocktails I was wondering if you could make a cocktails with a spirt called aguardiente it a liquor that is drank a lot in my country of Colombia and wonder what you can make with it

[@KevinKos]

I tried aguardiente once and it's interesting spirit for sure. But it's hard to get it in Slovenia. Thank you!

[@jorgearanzazu3696]

@@KevinKos I understand Thank You anyway

[@matthewsimpson4135]

Please, please, please do a long island. 🏝️

[@arisseptiawan8208]

Hey kevin, have you tried to clarified carrot juice ? I really appreciate if you try some one .

[@KevinKos]

Hi Aris! I haven’t but I may try it someday. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@user-dg2lj8qx3z]

Hello If I'm going to pre-batch several cocktails with soda siphon and I'm going to drink only a part of it today and the rest later, is it okay to put it in the refrigerator with the gas charged? And do I need to recharge the gas again when I reuse it the next day?

[@KevinKos]

Store it under pressure or in a smaller bottle so you won't lose much Co2. This way, it should be good the day after.

[@emersson31]

what brand / type of siphon do you use that can use co2 charges?

[@KevinKos]

It's an Isi siphon. You can find it in the description below the video.

[@robifiser]

We have to do a montage od these items falling from the skies, this one was smooth AF! 🍎😎 How many have we done now, around 4?

[@KevinKos]

I think this one was 4th and it was the smoothest so far for sure. Remember when we made one with an 🥚? 😂 Compilation would be great indeed.

[@thesangst5238]

Are you using C02 or N02 cartridges for this?

[@KevinKos]

Co2

[@warrunkay2319]

So for someone who has neither the time, effort or money required... can I do this with scotch, apple juice and soda water?

[@KevinKos]

You can do it of course. Make sure to purchase really good apple juice.

[@SpektakOne]

“No fuss, no muss!” Somehow I find that very difficult to believe. 😁

[@KevinKos]

Haha, I see, but It's often like that when I prepare a drink for myself 😄

[@frankmundo4300]

Yo

[@KevinKos]

✌️

[@vincentleclercq4981]

Waiting for the falling apple bloopers...

[@KevinKos]

Haha sorry but I have to disappoint you. We did this one in one shot 😆

[@vincentleclercq4981]

@@KevinKos bravo!

[@arkangelarkangel1302]

This is what happens when drunks get a PhD 😂