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Apples in the fall are about as classic as sweaters and jeans. Once it gets to apple picking season, there are a number of options of what do with all those apples! Make a pie? Sure Make a cocktail? Definitely. I spent some time using my apples to make Apple Liqueur which is both a fun process and also very tasty. This adds to the apple flavors and makes every cocktail feel more like fall.
Apple Liqueur is a combination of Brandy, Apples, and simple syrup flavored with cinnamon, anise, and any other spices you want to add. It takes about two weeks and tastes like a wonderful alcohol version of an apple pie. I was unsure about the process until I got the result and I'm just so happy about it! It's definitely a great addition to my cocktail collection and bar. I've included a few recipes for you to try to get you into the apple season.
Apple Chance at Love
Champagne cocktail
Ingredients
Extra Dry Brut Champagne
1 1/2 oz Apple cider
1 oz Apple Liqueur
1/2 oz Campari
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Apple Slice
Recipe: In a mixing glass, pour apple cider, campari, apple liqueur and bitters. Stir and pour into a chilled champagne flute. Top with Extra Dry Champagne or Cava. Garnish with an apple slice.
Apple Fashioned
Bourbon Apple cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Apple Liqueur
3 dashes of Angostura Bitters
1 sugar cube
Garnish: Apple Slice
Recipe: In a mixing glass, pour bourbon and Apple Liqueur. Stir. In an old fashioned glass, muddle bitters and sugar cube. Pour from mixing glass and add ice. Garnish with an Apple slice.
Apple-ing Whiskey Time
Irish Whiskey cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz Irish Whiskey
1 oz Apple Liqueur
Ginger Ale
Recipe: In a double old fashioned glass, pour whiskey and apple liqueur. Stir and add ice. Top with Ginger ale.
Who needs Apple Pie?
Vodka Martini
Ingredients
2 oz Dutch Chocolate Vodka
1 1/2 oz Apple Liqueur
1/2 oz Campari
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Garnish: Cinnamon and Sugar Rim
Recipe: In a shaker with ice, pour chocolate vodka, apple liqueur, campari, and simple syrup. Shake until cold. On a plate pour cinnamon and sugar. Wet and rim chilled martini glass with cinnamon and sugar. Pour from shaker and enjoy!
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