Apotheke Sour Highball

A bold and refreshing cocktail that balances herbal complexity with citrus brightness — perfect for fans of vermouth-forward drinks with a twist.

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Course Drinks

Equipment

1 spindle mixer Alternatively a cocktail shaker or blender can be used

Ingredients

40 ml Red Vermouth
20 ml Fernet Branca
25 ml Lemon juice Fresh
15 ml Semi rich simple syrup 1.5 parts sugar to 1 part water
10 ml egg white
crushed ice
Fresh Mint For ganish

Instructions

Add red vermouth, Fernet Branca, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white into a spindle mixer (or shake vigorously if unavailable).
Blend with crushed ice until smooth and slightly frothy.
Pour into a chilled highball glass over ice.
Garnish with a mint sprig.

Notes

Use a cocktail shaker if you don’t have a spindle mixer. For a vegan version, substitute egg whites for aquafaba or other vegan foamer.

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The Apotheke Sour Highball is a bold, amaro-style cocktail that leans into herbal depth while delivering an unexpectedly bright and refreshing finish. Blending or shaking the drink introduces air, which opens up the Fernet Branca, softening its intensity and bringing surprising lift to the overall flavor.

This cocktail shines as an aperitif, making it perfect for pairing with salty snacks, aged cheeses, or a classic charcuterie board. It’s a great choice for fans of complex, bitter cocktails who want something a little more vibrant and sessionable.

Whether served before dinner or as a standout on a cocktail menu, the Apotheke Sour Highball offers a unique twist on the familiar bitter profile — refined, refreshing, and just unexpected enough to keep people coming back.