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Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

The Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail is a delightful and festive drink that captures the warm, comforting flavors of apple pie in a bubbly, refreshing cocktail. With apple juice, cinnamon schnapps, and sparkling wine, this cocktail is perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday celebrations. A cinnamon-sugar rim and apple slice garnish add the perfect finishing touch.

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Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Juice, cinnamon schnapps, fall, fall cocktails, fall wine cocktails, honey, Sparkling Wine
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 3 oz apple juice
  • 0.75 oz cinnamon schnapps
  • 0.5 oz honey
  • 0.5 oz hot water
  • 3 oz sparkling wine
  • Cinnamon & sugar for rim
  • Apple slice for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by making the honey syrup. Combine the honey with hot water and stir until the honey is fully dissolved. Allow it to cool before preparing the cocktail.
  • Prepare the glasses by mixing a bit of cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Wet the rim of each glass with water, then dip the rim into the cinnamon sugar to coat. Set the glasses aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the apple juice, cinnamon schnapps, and the cooled honey syrup.
  • Shake the mixture well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and chilled.
  • Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
  • Top the glass with 3 oz of sparkling wine, and gently stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Garnish each glass with an apple slice for a festive touch.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy your Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail!

Notes

Pro Tips
  • Use freshly pressed apple juice for a more authentic apple flavor.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey syrup to suit your taste.
  • Chill the sparkling wine before adding it to the cocktail to ensure a perfectly refreshing drink.
  • For an extra touch, lightly dust the apple slice garnish with cinnamon before serving.
See also  Harvest Moon Applejack Cocktail
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Tasting Notes

The Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail is a delicious blend of warm, spiced flavors and crisp, bubbly refreshment. The apple juice and cinnamon schnapps create a flavor reminiscent of apple pie, while the honey syrup adds a smooth sweetness that balances the cocktail perfectly. The sparkling wine introduces a light effervescence that lifts the drink, making it both festive and refreshing. The cinnamon-sugar rim and apple slice garnish add a delightful touch of sweetness and spice, making this cocktail ideal for cozy autumn evenings or holiday celebrations.

Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail
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Paul Kushner

Written by Paul Kushner

Founder and CEO of MyBartender. Graduated from Penn State University. He always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. His restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time he turned 17 he was serving tables, and by 19 he was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.

In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, Paul opened his first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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