The Littlest Rebel

I absolutely love The Littlest Rebel. It’s a favorite sour where the baked apple from Laird’s brandy gets a subtle malt backbone from Monkey Shoulder. With fresh lime, homemade grenadine, and that silky egg white texture, it’s complex, balanced, and just so satisfying to drink.

Approximate ABV 16.2%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $2.40
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart
Taste Nuance Fruity, Creamy

Recipe Ingredients

1 oz. (30 ml) Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. (15 ml) homemade grenadine*
1 medium egg white or 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) aquafaba
Expressed lime oil

Recipe Directions

1. Combine the apple brandy, whisky, lime juice, grenadine, and your egg white or aquafaba in a shaker.
2. Give it a good dry shake for about 15 seconds to emulsify.
3. Add ice to the shaker. Shake hard until well chilled and properly diluted.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
5. Express the lime oil over the top and discard the peel.

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