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Candy Apple Cocktail

A sweet and crisp fall cocktail inspired by classic candy apples, blending apple vodka, cider, caramel, and warm spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drink
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz apple vodka
  • 2 oz apple cider chilled
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp caramel sauce for rimming glass
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • ice cubes
  • apple slices garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Rocks glass
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Prepare a rocks glass by dipping the rim in caramel sauce and lightly dusting with cinnamon.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Add apple vodka, apple cider, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cinnamon.
  4. Shake well for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
  5. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
  7. Garnish with apple slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to taste.