3 Apple-Based Cocktails to Try This Fall

1. Apple Ginger Fizz

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin

• 1 oz fresh apple juice

• 1/2 oz ginger syrup

• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

• Soda water

• Ice

• Apple slice and ginger candy for garnish

• Instructions: In a shaker, combine the gin, apple juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with an apple slice and ginger candy.

• Why it’s a must-try: The crisp apple and spicy ginger create a refreshing yet warming combination, perfect for a sunny fall day.

2. Sparkling Apple Sangria

• Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of white wine (750 ml)

  • 1 cup apple brandy

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • 1/2 cup orange juice

  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional)

  • 1 apple, thinly sliced

  • 1 orange, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup club soda

  • Ice

• Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple brandy, apple cider, orange juice, and simple syrup. Add the sliced apple and orange, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, add ice and club soda. Stir gently to combine. Serve in glasses filled with ice, garnished with additional apple slices if desired.

• Why it’s a must-try: This sangria is light, fruity, and effervescent—perfect for a fall gathering with friends.

3. Spiced Apple Martini

• Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka

  • 1 oz apple schnapps

  • 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup

  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

  • Ice

  • Cinnamon sugar rim and apple slice for garnish

• Instructions: Rim a martini glass with cinnamon sugar and set aside. In a shaker, combine vodka, apple schnapps, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Shake well and strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

• Why it’s a must-try: This martini is a sophisticated way to enjoy fall flavors, with a balanced blend of apple and warm cinnamon.

DIY Corner: Apple-Infused Bourbon

How-To Guide: Create your own apple-infused bourbon for a unique twist on your favorite fall cocktails!

1. Take 2 cups of bourbon and pour it into a glass jar.

2. Add 1-2 peeled and sliced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work well) and 1 cinnamon stick.

3. Seal the jar and let it sit in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days, tasting occasionally until you reach your desired flavor.

4. Strain the bourbon and store it in a clean bottle.

5. Use it in an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, or enjoy it neat for a warm, autumnal flavor.

Tip: Apple-infused bourbon also makes a fantastic gift for friends who appreciate unique, homemade spirits!

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Applejack! It’s an American spirit that dates back to colonial times, made by fermenting and distilling apple cider. It was a popular drink among early settlers and has seen a resurgence in recent years.

Whether you’re enjoying a Caramel Apple Old Fashioned or getting creative with apple-infused bourbon, there are countless ways to savor the flavors of fall. Try these recipes, have fun experimenting, and don’t forget to share your own apple cocktail creations with us! Cheers to all the cozy, delicious sips of the season!

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