As we know, fall is all about apples; apple pie, apple sauce and delicious apple cider. But cider isn’t the only apple flavored drink that you can enjoy this season. From martinis to sangria, apples are the perfect addition to any drink! So how about them apples?
Classic Appletini
You can’t go wrong with a classic apple martini, the perfect drink to sit back, relax and enjoy your evening with.
Ingredients
- 1 part Vodka
- 1 part Apple Schnapps
- 1 splash of dry Vermouth
- Ice
What you’ll Need
Directions
Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with an apple slice.
Variations:
Caramel Apple Martini: Add 2 parts Butterscotch Schnapps and 2 parts Apple Schnapps and no Vermouth
Honey Crisp Apple Sangria
Sangria is the perfect party cocktail to make in advance as the longer you let it sit, the more the flavors of the fruit infuse.
Ingredients
- 3 cinnamon sticks (plus more for garnish)
- 2 honeycrisp apples
- 1 orange
- 1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (I suggest a light-bodied Spanish variety)
- 1 and 3/4 cups apple cider1
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange juice (or juice from 2 medium oranges)
- juice from 1 lemon
- club soda, to taste
Direction
Wash and chop the apples into pieces and thinly slice the orange.
Place the apples, cinnamon sticks and oranges in a large pitcher. Add wine, apple cider, brandy, orange and lemon juice. Allow time to sit in the refrigerator, the longer the more the flavors will infuse into the sangria. Suggested time is 6-24 hours. Add sugar to taste if you want it to be sweeter, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, honey, or agave.
Spiked Cider Tea
This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one cider recipe, so stay warm this coming season with a spiked cider tea; there’s no better drink to keep us warm at night!
Ingredients
- black tea bag
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 oz gin
- 8 oz apple cider
- Garnish: 2 lemon slices
What you’ll Need
Directions
In a pot, add the cider and vanilla. Bring it to a boil then remove from the heat. Add the tea bag and steep for 3 minutes
After 3 minutes, remove the tea bag and stir in the gin, Serve with a lemon slice.
