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Sideways in Reverse

Created at The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. in Philadelphia, Sideways in Reverse is a tangy, bittersweet, equal-parts cocktail that brings together apple brandy, elderflower, Campari, and lime in an unexpectedly balanced blend. The result evokes grapefruit — but arrives there through a clever interplay of bitter orange, floral sweetness, and orchard fruit. A must-try for fans of bold, nuanced flavors

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Apple Brandy
  • 0.75 oz Campari
  • 0.75 oz St Germain
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  • Shake until well chilled.
  • Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon peel twist or paper plane-style cut.

Notes

A bold, bittersweet sipper with citrusy lift. Campari and lime bring sharp contrast to the floral sweetness of elderflower and the round richness of apple brandy. This cocktail feels both timeless and strikingly original.