Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail
A cozy, bubbly apple pie–inspired cocktail: apple cider shaken with cinnamon whiskey, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon, then topped with chilled sparkling wine. Festive, light, and easy.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Mixing spoon
- Champagne flute or tall glass
- Small plate (for sugar-cinnamon rim)
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 3 oz apple cider or apple juice
- 1 oz cinnamon whiskey
- 1 tsp honey or simple syrup
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 4 oz sparkling wine or champagne, well-chilled
- sugar and cinnamon mix for rim
- 1 slice apple for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a flute or tall glass with a sugar–cinnamon mix.
- In a shaker, combine apple cider, cinnamon whiskey, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon. Add ice and shake about 10 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Gently top with chilled sparkling wine to keep the bubbles. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
Notes
Chill all components first so the bubbles last longer. For a mocktail, omit the whiskey and use more cider with sparkling water. When batching, mix the still ingredients in advance and top each glass with sparkling wine just before serving.