Description
Crisp autumn winds whisper through this classic Apple Pie on the Rocks, blending nostalgic American dessert traditions with a chilled cocktail twist. Cool sophistication meets sweet comfort, inviting you to savor a spirited reinvention of a beloved culinary classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) vanilla vodka
- 1/4 ounce (7 milliliters) cinnamon schnapps
Fruit and Juice Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) fresh apple cider
- 1/4 ounce (7 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) caramel sauce
- Ice cubes
Garnish Ingredients:
- Graham cracker crumbs mixed with cinnamon sugar (for rim)
- Thin apple slice
- Cinnamon stick
- Caramel drizzle
- Optional: whipped cream float
Instructions
- Prepare a small plate with graham cracker crumbs mixed with cinnamon sugar for the glass rim.
- Generously coat the rim of a rocks glass with caramel sauce, then carefully dip into the graham cracker mixture to create a festive coating.
- Load a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to create the perfect chilling environment.
- Pour vanilla vodka, apple cider, caramel sauce, cinnamon schnapps, and fresh lemon juice into the shaker.
- Seal the cocktail shaker and aggressively shake for 15-20 seconds to thoroughly blend and chill the ingredients.
- Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice cubes to maintain the drink’s temperature.
- Delicately strain the cocktail mixture into the decorated glass, ensuring a smooth pour.
- Enhance the presentation by drizzling additional caramel sauce over the surface of the drink.
- Artfully garnish with a crisp apple slice and a fragrant cinnamon stick for an elegant touch.
- For an indulgent finish, optional whipped cream can be added as a luxurious topping, finished with a light dusting of ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Chill your cocktail shaker and glass beforehand to keep the drink extra cold and refreshing.
- Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor, avoiding overly sweet processed versions that can make the cocktail cloying.
- Adjust the caramel sauce amount to control sweetness, adding less for a more balanced cocktail or more for a dessert-like experience.
- Select high-quality vanilla vodka and cinnamon schnapps to elevate the overall taste profile and complexity of the drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg