Caramel Apple Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
This sweet and smooth cocktail brings together the rich flavors of caramel, apple, and whiskey for a perfect fall drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Cocktail strainer
- Ice
- Highball glass
- Apple slicer (optional)
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz caramel syrup
- 3 oz apple cider
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Apple slices for garnish
- Ground cinnamon for rim optional
- Caramel sauce for rim optional
Instructions
- If using a cinnamon-sugar rim, dip the glass edge in caramel sauce and then in ground cinnamon.
- Fill the cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the whiskey, caramel syrup, apple cider, and lemon juice into the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill the highball glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with fresh apple slices.
Notes
The drink works best with fresh, high-quality apple cider rather than apple juice.
Store-bought caramel syrup is fine, but homemade adds extra richness to the drink.
Choose a bourbon that's not too expensive but still smooth. Mid-range options like Buffalo Trace or Maker's Mark work great.
The cocktail can be served hot - just warm the apple cider before mixing.
For a less sweet version, reduce the caramel syrup to 1/2 oz.