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Underneath The Apple Tree

apple tree soft cocktail cawston press cloudy apple bar keep fennel bitters
“Always feel you near to me underneath the apple tree”

Theme song by Saint Etienne “Underneath The Apple Tree” from Home Countries
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I fell in love with Saint Etienne the moment I heard Foxbase Alpha. I collected every release (even singles) over the years loving their blend of electronica and ’60s pop. I also have a massive crush on Sarah Cracknell, whose vocals are some of the most iconic of the era. Saint Etienne was one of a handful of ’90s bands who while embracing the dancefloor also wanted to see where pop music could go. 30 years later, I often find myself firing up their catalog for a backyard hang or to brighten up a rainy day. I chose this Saint Etienne song while I was actually having the drink. The light happy pop of a love song and the whole “underneath the apple tree/fresh press apple taste” thing is a perfect fit.

I discovered Cawston Press from my obsession with ginger beer. They make a mighty fine ginger beer, not the best I’ve had but very solid with good heat and a low sweetness. Where Cawston Press really excels is with their other sparkling drinks. A blend of top-quality juices and just a touch of fizziness, these make a great starting point for soft cocktails. (To be clear, I do not get any compensation or consideration from Cawston Press – at least not yet. I just really love their drinks.)

Their Cloudy Apple is essentially unfiltered Jonagold, Gala & Braeburn apple juice blended with sparkling water. It’s like fresh-pressed cider in a can. Spice additions seemed the best choice for this drink. I went with a current favorite bitter: Fennel Bitters from Bar Keep. Basically, I had the idea of a Fennel Apple salad in mind when mixing. I think If I could find Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray to fill in for the salad’s celery element, it would be spot on.

UNDERNEATH THE APPLE TREE
Cawston Press Cloudy Apple & Bar Keep Fennel Bitters
Makes 1 drink

1 can Cawston Press Cloudy Apple
3 dashes Bar Keep Fennel Bitters
Ice

Take a 12oz glass and add a couple of ice cubes. Gently shake Cloudy Apple can – open and pour over ice. Add 3 – 4 dashes of Fennel bitters. Gently stir. Serve remaining Cloudy Apple along with the drink.

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