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Apello

The Apello is an alcohol-free highball, fruity and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
86 out of 100
Sweet
77 out of 100
Fruity
91 out of 100
Bitter
39 out of 100
Boozy
0 out of 100

How to make an Apello

To make an Apello, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1⅓ oz orange juice, 1 oz grapefruit juice and ⅓ oz apple juice. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add orange juice, grapefruit juice and apple juice to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  4. 4

    Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Why shake? Orange juice, grapefruit juice and apple juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

Apello questions

What does an Apello taste like?

Mostly fruity and tart. It's a non-alcoholic drink.

What's the difference between an Apello and an Apple Cider Punch?

Both use orange juice and apple juice. The Apello adds grapefruit juice, while the Apple Cider Punch uses brown sugar, lemonade, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Should an Apello be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: orange juice, grapefruit juice and apple juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

Can I make Apellos in a batch?

Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 8⅓ oz orange juice, 6 oz grapefruit juice and 1¾ oz apple juice in a jug and chill it. Add 3¼ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.

What glass do you serve an Apello in?

A highball glass.