PARADISE APPLE (THANKSGIVING COCKTAIL RECIPE WITH BOURBON, APPLE CIDER, AND RIESLING)
In this Thanksgiving cocktail recipe, dry Riesling adds brightness to a mix of fresh apple cider and bourbon. This bourbon cocktail is a bar-worthy.
Provided by Lynnette Marrero
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the fig-infused honey syrup, warm honey, dried figs, and ½ cup water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to completely dissolve honey. Keep warm 10 minutes, lowering heat if needed to avoid coming to a simmer. Do not let boil. Remove from heat, let cool, covered, 10 minutes. Pour fig mixture into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a resealable jar. Makes enough syrup for about 10 drinks; store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- To make the cocktail, add bourbon, riesling, St-Germain, apple cider, lemon juice, and fig-infused honey syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass, coupe, or small wine glass. Garnish with apple slice (or dehydrated apple slice) and serve up.
APPLE PIE IN A JAR DRINK
This tastes just like apple pie! Great in the autumn around a campfire or on a hay-ride. Put it in canning jars with rings and lids for that down-home country appeal.
Provided by Cathy Nelson Reinert
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the apple cider, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and sugar into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, and discard the cinnamon sticks. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the grain alcohol. Pour into quart-size canning jars, seal with the lids and rings, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
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What are apple pie shots?
Apple pie shots are a sweet and fruity cocktail made with vodka, apple cider, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These shots taste just like a slice of warm apple pie with a hint of booze. They're perfect for sipping on during Thanksgiving dinner, or for sharing with friends and family after the meal.Why are apple pie shots a fun Thanksgiving cocktail?
There are a few reasons why apple pie shots are a fun Thanksgiving cocktail. First, they're easy to make and serve, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday with loved ones. Second, they're a crowd-pleaser; who doesn't love the taste of apple pie? Finally, they're a refreshing change from the usual Thanksgiving drinks like wine and beer.How to Make Apple Pie Shots
There are many variations of apple pie shot recipes, but most involve a combination of vodka, apple cider, and spices. Here's a basic recipe to get you started:Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine the apple cider, vodka, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Shake or stir well to combine.
- Strain the mixture into shot glasses.
- Top each shot with whipped cream, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Other Apple Pie Shot Recipes to Try
Here are a few more variations of the apple pie shot recipe to try:Spiced Apple Pie Shots
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Whipped cream (optional)
Caramel Apple Pie Shots
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup caramel vodka
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream (optional)
Apple Pie Jello Shots
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Whipped cream (optional)