9 Apple cocktails you can make in minutes!

For a refreshing twist on your favorite cocktails, try our list of apple-infused drinks. Perfect for any occasion, these apple cocktails offer a unique and delicious flavor profile that'll have you craving more.

Apple Cocktails: A Refreshing Twist on Classic Drinks

Why You'll Love Apple Cocktails

  • Apple adds a crisp, sweet, and slightly tart flavor to your favorite drinks, making them perfect for any season
  • Apple cocktails are versatile, and can be enjoyed by both casual drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts alike
  • The fruity flavor of apple pairs well with various spirits, creating delightful combinations

When to Enjoy Apple Cocktails

  1. Fall Gatherings: As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, apple cocktails are a perfect way to celebrate the season
  2. Summer Parties: Cool down with a refreshing apple-infused drink on a hot summer day
  3. Holiday Celebrations: Add a festive touch to your holiday party with a delicious apple cocktail
  4. Date Nights: Impress your special someone with a sophisticated and unique apple-infused drink

Apple Martini

The Apple Martini has a sweet and sour taste, with a crisp and refreshing apple flavor. It is well-balanced, with a slight tartness from the apple and a smooth, velvety finish from the vodka.

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Ingredients

  • Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Green apple liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Apple slice: 1
  • Grenadine: 1 drop

Recipe

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
  2. Add the vodka, green apple liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker
  3. Shake well until chilled and combined
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass
  5. Garnish with an apple slice and a drop of grenadine

Cider Punch

Cider Punch is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. The apple cider provides a natural sweetness, while the lemon juice adds a refreshing tartness. The cinnamon and other spices bring warmth and complexity to the drink, making it perfect for sipping on a chilly evening.

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Ingredients

  • Apple cider: 750ml
  • Lemon juice: 60ml
  • Dark rum: 180ml
  • Brandy: 120ml
  • Simple syrup: 60ml
  • Cinnamon sticks: 2
  • Whole cloves: 6
  • Star anise: 2
  • Orange slices: 4
  • Lemon slices: 4
  • Apple slices: 4
  • Ice cubes: 12

Recipe

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, lemon juice, dark rum, brandy, simple syrup, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise
  2. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and fragrant (do not boil)
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes
  4. Strain the punch into a large punch bowl or serving container, discarding the spices
  5. Add the orange, lemon, and apple slices to the punch
  6. Serve the Cider Punch over ice in individual glasses, garnished with additional fruit slices and cinnamon sticks if desired

Angry Orchard

The Angry Orchard cocktail has a crisp, sweet, and slightly tart flavor, with a refreshing apple undertone. The hard cider and apple liqueur give it a strong apple taste, while the cinnamon adds a warm, spicy note.

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Ingredients

  • Angry orchard hard cider: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Apple liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cinnamon schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Apple slice: 1
  • Cinnamon stick: 1

Recipe

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour the apple liqueur and cinnamon schnapps over the ice.
  3. Top with the Angry Orchard Hard Cider.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

Apple Ginger Martini

The Apple Ginger Martini is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and spicy. The apple juice provides a refreshing sweetness, while the ginger adds a spicy kick. The vodka gives it a strong, smooth finish.

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Ingredients

  • Vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Apple juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ginger syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Apple slice: 1
  • Ginger slice: 1

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka, apple juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with an apple slice and a ginger slice.

Apple-Ginger Bramble

The Apple-Ginger Bramble is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour and spicy. The sweetness of the apple juice and simple syrup is balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice. The ginger adds a spicy kick that lingers on the palate.

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Ingredients

  • Apple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Ginger syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Gin: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Blackberry liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Apple slice and blackberries: for garnish

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add the apple juice, ginger syrup, lemon juice, and gin.
  3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the top.
  6. Garnish with an apple slice and blackberries.

Midwest Stop Light

The Midwest Stop Light offers a journey through flavors. The first shot is spicy and warm from the cinnamon schnapps, followed by a smooth and sweet hit from the apricot schnapps, and finished with the bold and earthy notes of tequila.

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Ingredients

  • Tequila: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Apple schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Cinnamon schnapps: 1 oz(30ml)

Recipe

  1. Prepare the Shots:
    • Pour 1 oz of cinnamon schnapps into the first shot glass.
    • Pour 1 oz of apricot schnapps into the second shot glass.
    • Pour 1 oz of tequila into the third shot glass.
  2. Line Them Up: Arrange the shot glasses in order of red, yellow, and green.
  3. Enjoy: Drink each shot in quick succession, starting with the cinnamon schnapps, followed by the apricot schnapps, and finishing with the tequila.

Crisp Apple Sparkler

The Crisp Apple Sparkler is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, with a fizzy kick from the tonic water. The apple juice provides a fruity base, while the lime juice adds a zesty tang. The subtle hint of apple cider vinegar gives it a slight edge, and the maple syrup rounds out the drink with a smooth sweetness.

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Ingredients

  • Apple juice: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Lime juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Maple syrup: 1tsp
  • Apple cider vinegar: 0.5tsp
  • Tonic water: 2 oz(60ml)

Recipe

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the apple juice, lime juice, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  4. Top off with tonic water and give it a gentle stir.
  5. Garnish with a slice of apple or a lime wheel if desired.

Apple Mimosa Mocktail

The Apple Mimosa Mocktail is crisp and effervescent, with a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors. The apple juice provides a fruity base, while the sparkling element adds a refreshing zing, making it an invigorating drink.

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Ingredients

  • Apple juice: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Sparkling water: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh apple slice: 1
  • Lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)

Recipe

  1. Chill the glass: Begin by chilling a champagne flute in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the mix: In a shaker, combine 4 oz of apple juice with 0.5 oz of lemon juice and 0.5 oz of grenadine. Shake well.
  3. Combine: Pour the mixture into the chilled flute, filling it halfway.
  4. Top off: Gently top with 4 oz of sparkling water to fill the glass.
  5. Garnish: Add a fresh apple slice to the rim of the glass for a decorative touch.
  6. Serve immediately: Enjoy your Apple Mimosa Mocktail while it's fresh and bubbly!

Apple Daiquiri

The Apple Daiquiri has a balanced sweet and tart flavor profile, with the crispness of fresh apples and the tang of lime juice complemented by the smooth warmth of rum. It's refreshing, fruity, and has a slight kick that makes it both invigorating and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Apple liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Fresh lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh apple: 1 slice
  • Garnish: 1 apple slice

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the white rum, apple liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a fresh apple slice on the rim of the glass.

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