Named after his grandmother, this apple cider vinegar cocktail is a lightly boozy rendition of a non-alcoholic wake-up staple of Brooklyn based bartender Greg Floyd. “I was trying to take my morning routine to the brunch scene,” he says. Though this version includes a mezcal base, if you wish to skip the alcohol and hew to Floyd’s boozeless original, omit the spirit and use a non-alcoholic elderflower syrup in place of St-Germain. Floyd creates his own honey syrup by dissolving equal parts honey in hot water, then infusing the mixture overnight with cloves for an added dimension.
This article originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today!
Mi Nonie
Courtesy Greg Floyd, bartender at The Holler and head bartender at Farewell, Brooklyn, NY
Ingredients
Directions
Combine mezcal, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey syrup and St-Germain in shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until well chilled.
Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water, and garnish with apple slice and lemon twist.
Last Updated: June 6, 2023
