Apple Pie Cocktail

Vodka
Author: Ashifa Bano
Two glasses of iced apple cider garnished with apple slices, star anise, and cinnamon sticks on a wooden board, with an apple and cinnamon stick in the background.

The Apple Pie Cocktail flawlessly embodies the essence of its namesake dessert in liquid form. This delectable drink perfectly combines crisp vodka with sweet, spiced apple cider, replicating flavours of a freshly baked apple pie. Its simplicity is a major draw, requiring only two main ingredients and a cinnamon stick for garnish, making it a great dessert cocktail option for any occasion, demonstrating that delicious drinks do not require complex techniques.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Vodka
    30ml
  • Chilled apple cider
    90ml
  • Cinnamon stick
    For garnish
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. Step 1

    Fill your preferred serving glass (such as a highball or an old fashioned glass) generously with ice cubes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour the vodka over the ice and add the chilled apple cider.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the drink carefully with a bar spoon for 10-15 seconds to fully blend and cool the components.

  4. Step 4

    Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a lovely aroma a la apple pie and serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

  • For an added layer of spice, gently stir the drink using the cinnamon stick itself, allowing the flavour to infuse deeper into the beverage.

  • If you have an apple handy, a slice on the rim can be used as an alternative garnish or in addition to the cinnamon stick.

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