Apple Pie on the Rocks Cocktail
A cozy, fall-inspired cocktail that tastes like apple pie in a glass—Fireball whiskey, vanilla vodka, and fresh apple cider shaken and served over ice with warm cinnamon aromatics.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Small knife
- Cutting Board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz Fireball whiskey
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 3 oz apple cider fresh if possible
- ice cubes enough to fill the glass
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- apple slice optional, for garnish
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add Fireball whiskey, vanilla vodka, and apple cider using a jigger.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and stir gently.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and an apple slice; dust lightly with ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Use chilled apple cider to keep the drink cold and bright. If Fireball isn’t available, another cinnamon whiskey will work with a slightly milder cinnamon note. For a lighter version, skip the vodka and add more cider.