Description
Cool American classic “Apple Pie on the Rocks” blends nostalgic dessert flavors with smooth cocktail craftsmanship. Crisp apple spirits and warming spices dance together, offering you a delightful twist on traditional pie memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Cocktail Components:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) fresh apple cider
- 1/4 ounces (7 milliliters) cinnamon schnapps
- 1/2 ounces (15 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/4 ounces (7 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Ice and Dilution:
- Ice cubes
Garnishes:
- Graham cracker crumbs mixed with cinnamon sugar (for rim)
- Thin apple slice
- Cinnamon stick
- Caramel drizzle
- Optional: whipped cream float
Instructions
- Prepare a textured rim by blending graham cracker crumbs with fragrant cinnamon sugar on a small plate.
- Create an elegant glass presentation by tracing caramel sauce around the rim, then delicately rolling the edge in the graham cracker mixture.
- Select a cocktail shaker and fill it generously with crisp ice cubes to ensure proper chilling.
- Pour vanilla vodka, crisp apple cider, rich caramel sauce, warming cinnamon schnapps, and bright lemon juice into the shaker.
- Energetically agitate the mixture, shaking with vigor for approximately 15-20 seconds to thoroughly blend and chill the liquid components.
- Artfully layer fresh ice into the prepared rocks glass, creating a foundation for the cocktail.
- Carefully strain the chilled liquid mixture into the glass, preserving the intricate layered texture.
- Elegantly drizzle additional caramel sauce across the surface of the cocktail for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Embellish the drink with a delicate apple slice and aromatic cinnamon stick, elevating the sensory experience.
- As an indulgent final touch, optionally crown the cocktail with a billowing cloud of whipped cream and a whisper of ground cinnamon for added decadence.
Notes
- Use high-quality apple cider for the most authentic and rich apple flavor, preferably fresh-pressed from local orchards.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of caramel sauce, creating a personalized cocktail experience that suits individual taste preferences.
- Consider using a dairy-free whipped cream alternative for those with lactose intolerance or vegan dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different types of cinnamon schnapps to find the perfect balance of spice and warmth in the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg