Serve up some liquid dessert with the sweet and fruity Apple Pie drink.
It was a disaster of epic Thanksgiving proportions.
There was turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, yams, more stuffing, mulligatawny for some reason, even more stuffing and of course, cranberry sauce, both fresh and from the can, because your uncle is persnickety. There was whipped cream, Cool Whip, wine and champagne, and plenty of spirits too for the souses in the family. Like your uncle. There was pumpkin pie, loganberry pie, cherry pie, butterscotch cream pie and… Wait a minute… Where’s the apple pie??
No apple pie on Thanksgiving, with everybody already in attendance and ready to plop some vanilla bean ice cream atop a heaping slice of hot, sloppy goodness, was near impossible to comprehend. Would your uncle throw a fit if he were presented with some rhubarb pie instead of his traditional dish? Not if he’s had enough to drink, and grandpa figured out the best way to facilitate that, while offering a sweet distraction to all the grown-ups as well… The Apple Pie cocktail.
Vodka, whiskey, and some unfiltered apple cider made for a strong and festive beverage, all shaken up, then served on the rocks. Your uncle loved it so much that he forgot to have any pie.
And he also forgot that it was he who neglected to pick up some apple pie in the first place.
What is the best alcohol to use in an Apple Pie Drink?
If your Apple Pie drink is coming out to visit with everyone during the holidays, you can opt for some of the higher-end and top-shelf selections of vanilla-infused vodka, such as Grey Goose La Vanille or Belvedere Heritage 176. Absolut Vanilia works well, and is a cost-effective and excellent choice that mixes up nicely in any drink it is used in. For the cinnamon-flavored whiskey, there are a few other options outside of the more well-known Fireball, including Catch Fire, Ole Smokey, Bird Dog Hot Cinnamon Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire. With the sweet and spiced flavors from the spirits mixing with the apple cider and heavy cream—for an à la mode experience—your festive season just got a whole lot more relaxing.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce cinnamon whiskey
- 3 ounces unfiltered apple cider
- 1 pinch apple pie spice
- 1/2 ounce half-and-half or heavy cream optional for an “à la mode” style
- 1 apple slice and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Pour in the vanilla vodka, cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, and apple pie spice. If you are using cream, add it now.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass (without ice) or a rocks glass (with fresh ice).
- Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
You can serve this cocktail straight up or on the rocks. If over ice, pour your drink into a rocks or Old Fashioned glass, or a pre-chilled and long-stemmed coupe if you opt to go the iceless route. Garnish the rim of either with a fresh apple slice and cinnamon stick or two popped in as well.
What is à la mode?
This is a French phrase that translates to “in the style of”, and when used in the context of a dessert, usually means that a scoop or two of ice cream is served alongside the main dish, like a slice of pie.
Other cocktails similar to the Apple Pie Drink
Who doesn’t love dessert and a strong, satisfying tipple, right? But what if you were able to get the best of both worlds, served in a glass and often with a whipped cream garnish? Prepare to be very happy with these easy-to-make and drink recipes found right here at Twist & Toast. Enjoy!
- Apple Pie Shot – Serve up some smaller slices of tonight’s drink with this boozy treat.
- Key Lime Martini – Have your next piece of pie served in a martini glass with this creamy recipe.
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Cocktail – This tart and sweet libation will have you dancing on the ceiling.
- Chocolate Cake Shot – This shooter tastes exactly like a mouthful of moist chocolate cake.
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