Blume Marillen Half bottle Apricot Eau-de-Vie

*375ML Osterreichischer Marillenbrand Brandy, product of Austria. The Destillerie Purkhart "Blume Marillen" is famed for its delicate floral bouquet and a long, elegant finish. Made from only the Klosterneuburger apricot, famous in the Wachau region in the Danube Valley, with over 4 pounds of apricots distilled for each bottle. Double distilled in traditional pot-stills, this eau-de-vie is drawn from only a small portion, the heart of the "mittlelauf," in the second distillation.

Punch

2 oz vodka 

1 1/2 tsps Apricot Flavored Brandy  

1/2 oz fresh lime juice 

club soda: Pour vodka, apricot brandy, and lime juice into Collins glass filled with ice. Add club soda and top with slices of banana and sprigs of fresh mint.