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Apple Pie Cocktail

Modified: Nov 2, 2023 · Published: Oct 11, 2018 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 658 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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This apple pie cocktail is filled with all of your favorite autumn flavors. Apple cider, cinnamon whiskey, and vanilla vodka make this cocktail a must-try for fall.

Apple pie cocktail in a lowball glass.

Apple Pie is a classic comfort food dessert. You may have a fond memory of sharing apple pie over the holidays with family and friends. If you're a fan of apple pie, you will love the flavors in this apple pie cocktail.

All you need are three ingredients and less than 5 minutes to whip up this delicious fall drink. It tastes so good, you'll forget it's a cocktail - you've been warned!

Serve apple pie cocktails for the adults at your next family gathering, like Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Christmas. Looking for a kid friendly version? Try my fall party punch or slow cooker mulled apple cider - both are made with apple cider and perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients and substitutions

For this recipe, you'll need:

  • Apple cider - Apple cider is an unsweetened, unfiltered apple juice that's popular in the fall months in the United States. If you don't have apple cider available, apple juice works well as a substitute.
  • Fireball whisky - A cinnamon whisky that adds a lightly spiced flavor. Any brand of cinnamon whisky works in this recipe.
  • Vanilla vodka - Adds vanilla flavor to the cocktail, a must if you're looking for that apple pie flavor.
  • Turbinado sugar - Optional, but adds a nice touch as a garnish around the rim.

Frequently asked questions

Sugar rim on an apple pie cocktail.
What is apple cider?

If you don't reside in the US, you may not be familiar with apple cider. Apple cider is an unsweetened, unfiltered juice made from apples - essentially an unfiltered apple juice.
It's not carbonated and not alcoholic. Apple cider is made with apples - that's it!

What can I use instead of apple cider?

Sometimes, apple cider is only available seasonally during the fall and winter months. If you can't find apple cider at your local grocer, apple juice makes a great substitute. I recommend using a brand that's 100% juice instead of one with added sugars.
So how are apple cider and apple juice different? Apple juice is filtered and goes through extra processing. This leaves you with a cleaner, more crisp taste and a less 'foggy' appearance.

How do you add a sugar rim to a glass?

To rim a glass, wet the rim with something that sugar will stick to, like juice or liquid sweetener. For this cocktail, you could use a lemon wedge, apple wedge, simple syrup, honey, or even a bit of apple cider.

What garnishes could add to an apple pie cocktail?

Want to add a little extra to your cocktail glass? Try one of these optional, eye-catching garnishes - apple slice, cinnamon stick, orange slice, candied ginger, maraschino cherry, a small amount of grated cinnamon or nutmeg.

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📖 Recipe

Apple pie cocktail in a lowball glass.
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4.51 from 53 reviews

Apple Pie Cocktail

This apple pie cocktail is filled with all of your favorite autumn flavors. Apple cider, cinnamon whiskey, and vanilla vodka make this cocktail a must-try for fall.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Total Time5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces apple cider, *
  • 1.5 ounces fireball whisky
  • 1.5 ounces vanilla vodka
  • turbinado sugar, optional
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Instructions

  • If you'd like a sugar rimmed glass: Pour a thin layer of turbinado sugar into a shallow bowl. Run a lemon or apple wedge to around the rim of your glass (or use a bit of apple cider) and dip into sugar to coat. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine apple cider, fireball, and vodka. Shake to combine.
  • Pour into prepared glass and serve immediately.

Equipment Recommendations

  • Stainless Steel Double Jigger
  • Lowball Glasses
  • Cocktail Stirrer

Notes

  • *Apple cider is a US product that is essentially unfiltered apple juice (not to be confused with apple cider vinegar, which should not be used in this recipe). Apple cider can be substituted with regular apple juice. Do not substitute apple cider/apple juice with other carbonated or alcoholic apple flavored beverages.
  • Optional: garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple wedge. 

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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  1. Dawn

    October 03, 2024 at 4:57 pm

    Have you ever tried this with vanilla rum instead? I have that on hand!

    Reply
    • Heather

      October 03, 2024 at 5:15 pm

      Vanilla rum should work great!

      Reply
  2. Bree

    October 26, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    How many drinks do you get with these measurements? Excited to try it out! Thanks

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    • Heather

      October 26, 2023 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Bree, this recipe makes one drink.

      Reply
  3. Jellybean

    December 23, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Shaking carbonated apple cider did *not* go well. Would not recommend. Recipe should be revisited to consider this.

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    • Heather

      December 23, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Hi Jellybean, there are no carbonated ingredients in this recipe. Apple cider is unfiltered apple juice (the only ingredient is apples). Something like a sparkling apple cider or apple cider flavored beer/soda would not be recommended for this recipe.

      Reply

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