Apple Pie Drink Recipe With Vodka
The Apple Pie Drink with Vodka is a delicious, creamy cocktail that combines the flavors of spiced apple pie with the kick of vodka. It’s made with apple cider, vanilla vodka, cinnamon, and a touch of cream, creating a smooth, comforting beverage. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or apple slice for extra flavor. Perfect for cozy fall nights or holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Glass for serving (preferably a highball or similar)
- Small plate for rimming the glass
- Spoon or stirrer for mixing
- Knife (to slice apple)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 3 oz apple cider
- 1 tsp apple pie spice for rimming the glass
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar for rimming the glass
- 1 oz cinnamon simple syrup
- 2 tsp crushed graham cracker for rimming the glass
- 1 tbsp honey for rimming the glass
- Apple slices for garnish
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 3 star anise pods for garnish
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small plate, combine the apple pie spice, turbinado sugar, crushed graham crackers, and honey. Gently rub a slice of apple along the rim of your glass to wet it, and then dip the glass into the mixture to coat the rim evenly with the spiced-sugar-cracker blend.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, apple cider, cinnamon simple syrup, and vanilla extract. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Fill your prepared glass with ice. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass. Add the ginger beer to the glass and stir gently to combine the flavors.
- Garnish with an apple slice and a star anise pod for a festive touch. Optionally, add a straw for serving. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious, apple-pie-inspired drink with a kick!
Notes
This Apple Pie Drink Recipe with Vodka is extremely customizable! You can adjust the level of sweetness by adding or reducing the brown sugar.
If you like a stronger apple flavor, you can add more apple cider, or for a more potent kick, bump up the vodka.
If you’re preparing this for a crowd, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings needed and use a pitcher instead of a shaker.