Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Cocktail
The Apple Pie Cocktail recipe is filled with all the warm flavors of fall — apples, cinnamon, and whipped cream. Enjoy it at home or serve at a holiday party. Either way, it always brings the wow factor!
If you remember sharing delicious, classic comfort desserts with your friends and family, you will love this “slice of apple pie” drink. This cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings. Making the base of this drink requires five ingredients with optional garnishes.
Ingredients
There are several variations you can follow to make this drink. However, this one is my favorite! 4:1 ratio, four parts of apple cider to one part vodka. If you like your drinks stronger, increase the amount of vodka added.
- Apple Cider – Apple cider is an unfiltered, unsweetened juice extracted from apples – basically an unfiltered apple juice. Look for fresh apple cider for the best flavor! Apple cider is not carbonated or alcoholic, making this the perfect base.
- Brown Sugar – Brown sugar will be used for the apple pie cocktail base and on the rim of the glass if you choose. It offers the perfect balance of flavors and will bring the sweetness that your holiday cocktail requires.
- Ground Allspice – Perfect fall flavor. If you dislike allspice, you can omit it, and the drink will still taste like apple pie.
- Ground Cinnamon is a must-have ingredient to create the apple pie flavor!
- Vanilla Vodka – Vodka infused with vanilla adds warmth to this cocktail.
Instructions
This apple pie drink recipe is fun because it’s quick to make, doesn’t require too many ingredients, and has a delightful taste. Prepare this cocktail with the following process:
- Create Apple Pie Base: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, and allspice. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mix to come to room temperature before serving.
- Mix Drink: Mix the vodka and mix once the base has cooled. For individual drinks, add one part base (1 cup) with one part vanilla vodka (2oz).
Garnish Suggestions
Do you love to drink with your eyes? Add attention-grabbing garnishes to this refreshing apple pie drink. It will surely give your cocktail glass a fancy touch:
- Apple Slice – Cut into a wedge, or if the apple is small, slice it in half and cut a small circle. Be sure to remove the core and seeds in the center.
- Cinnamon Stick – The holiday look of cinnamon sticks goes perfectly with apple pie.
- Vegan Whipped Cream – For this recipe, I used canned almond milk whipped cream. During the holidays I can usually find it at my local Kroger next to the dairy whipped cream. Throughout the year I can find it at Sprouts in the plant-based refrigerated section.
- Whipped Cream – Apple pie and whipped cream are like peanut butter and jelly. As you can tell from the pictures, I like this drink with a lot of whipped cream! (Doesn’t everyone?
Substitutions
- Bourbon: The warmth of bourbon goes perfectly with this apple recipe.
- Bailey’s Apple Pie: Bailey’s offers an apple pie version of their Irish cream during the fall and holidays.
- substitute the vodka with Bailey’s for creamier drink with double the apple pie flavor!
- Cinnamon Whiskey: Did someone say Fireball goes great with apple pie? I did! Switch out the vodka for Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey to turn up the spice and heat in this drink.
Apple Pie Cocktail
Ingredients
Base
- 4 cups apple cider
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
Cocktail
- 8 oz vanilla vodka
Instructions
- Create Apple Pie Base: Using a small saucepan over low heat, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, and allspice. Stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mix to come to room temperature before serving. * The base creates enough for four drinks. One part base = 1 cup.
- Mix Drink: Once the base has cooled add the vodka and mix. Garnish with whipped cream and an apple slice.
