Name: Washington Apple Shot
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 oz Canadian whisky (Like Crown Royal); 1 oz Sour apple schnapps; 2 oz Cranberry juice; Ice (Used in cocktail shaker)

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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.

Bottle of Crown Royal, apple schnapps, and 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.

Cocktail shaker with juice, whisky, schnapps.

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.

Bottles of liquor and shot glass filled with juice.

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.

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