National Fruitcake Day

National Fruitcake Day

12/27/2025

ApplejackPimm's No. 1Ginger Beer

Forbidden Fruit

It’s National Fruitcake Day and we’re all about celebrating fruit in cake! So why not pour yourself a Forbidden Fruit cocktail and get ready to party? So don’t wait - indulge in the flavor now! Cheers! 🍹

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces applejack
  • 1 ounce Pimm’s No. 1
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • Ginger beer, chilled, to top
  • Garnish: lemon half-wheel

Instructions

  • Add the applejack, Pimm’s No. 1, lemon juice, simple syrup, Angostura bitters and Peychaud’s bitters into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Top with the ginger beer.
  • Garnish with a lemon half-wheel.

Notes

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