Washington apple shot is a simple drink recipe that can be made in minutes. A delicious combination of sour apple liqueur, Canadian whisky, and a splash of cranberry juice.
The Washington apple drink actually doesn’t have anything to do with Washington state apples. It’s a drink that has been popular in clubs, along with an appletini, and known to be a tasty party shooter.
Made with Crown Royal, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice, this drink is a delicious mix of sweet, sour, and is surprisingly refreshing.
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Ingredients needed
Canadian whisky – Use a Canadian whisky like Crown Royal. This is also a delicious Crown Apple drink recipe.
Sour apple schnapps – This liqueur has a yummy green apple flavor like a Granny Smith. One of the most popular brands is sour apple pucker schnapps by DeKuyper.
If you don’t like schnapps, this can be substituted with apple brandy.
Cranberry juice – Cranberry juice adds a sweet and tart taste to the drink. You can use your favorite cranberry juice.
How to make a Washington apple shot
Step one: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step two: Pour in cranberry juice, whisky, and sour apple schnapps. Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 15 seconds to cool off the drink.
Step three: Pour drink in a shot glass. Optional garnish with an apple slice or lime wedge.
Recipe tips
- Feel free to adjust the amount of alcohol in the shot to taste.
- Use a chilled shot glass for an extra cold drink.
- If you like your drinks a little bubbly, top with a splash of 7-up, ginger ale or club soda.
- No cocktail shaker, no problem. Fill a Mason jar or another container with a lid with ice.
How to make this shot a drink
This apple shot can be made into a drink by increasing the ingredient quantities and serving in a martini glass or over ice in a highball glass.
For a martini glass, use 2 ounces of whisky, schnapps, and 3 ounces of juice.
If you serve in a highball glass, be sure to add a little extra cranberry juice to taste.
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Make this fruity shot? Let me know in the comments below. Meant for +21 years of age or older.
Washington Apple Shot
Ingredients
- 1 oz Canadian whisky Like Crown Royal
- 1 oz Sour apple schnapps
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- Ice Used in cocktail shaker
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour in cranberry juice, whisky, and sour apple schnapps.
- Close the shaker and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Pour in shot glass. Optional garnish with apple slice or lime wedge.
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Notes
- Use a chilled shot glass for an extra cold drink.
- If you like your drinks a little bubbly, top with a splash of 7-up, ginger ale or club soda.
- No cocktail shaker, no problem. Fill a Mason jar or another container with a lid with ice.
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