On Season 9, Episode 2 of Moveable Feast with Relish, host Alex Thomopoulos travels to Connecticut to meet three trailblazing female chefs: Chrissy Tracey, Ashley Flagg, and Renee Touponce, each with their own unique culinary palettes. She prepares this Connecticut Apple Cider Spritz to accompany their feast. It is a refreshing beverage that features a simple syrup made with maple syrup and rosemary.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE ROSEMARY MAPLE SIMPLE SYRUP:
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
FOR THE SPRITZ:
- 16 ounces natural apple cider
- 8 ounces chilled sparkling water
- 3 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces rosemary maple syrup
- Apple slices and rosemary sprigs, for garnish
TO PREPARE
SYRUP
STEP ONE. In a small saucepan, bring all syrup ingredients to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
SPRITZ
STEP TWO. In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients, stir and serve in large glasses filled with ice. Garnish with apple slices and sprigs of rosemary.
