Royal Smile

1 oz Gin
1 oz Apple brandy
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Grenadine
2 sli Apple (as garnish)
Instructions

Combine with cracked ice and shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe, and garnish with two thin slices of apple on the edge of the glass.

History

Adapted from The Artistry of Mixing Drinks, by Frank Meier, 1934

Cocktail summary
Created by
Shlomo M. Godder, Dutch Kills, New York, New York (USA)
Is an
altered recipe
Reference

http://looka.gumbopages.com/2011/03/25/royal-smile-cocktail/

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  • The drink is great. It wasn't too boozy or too sweet. I used Plymouth Navy Strength, Laird's Bonded apple brandy, and homemade grenadine. Will make again!
  • Used Laird's Applejack. A touch sweet, but delicious. Like drinking a fresh cut apple. The gin just comes in on the background and gives a nice body to the drink. (I used beefeater).
  • Good - a bit sweet. Maybe lower grenadine or use homemade grenadine (used store). Used MOBO Apple Brandy 95P w/ Kirkland gin. — ★★★★
  • Refreshing.
  • With Laird's 100°, a bit boozy, but tasty. — ★★★★
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Comments

I keep coming back to this one as we transition into fall. So good! I cut the grenadine to 1/2 and I think it's improved, for my taste.