Ingredients
1/2 green apple, sliced
1/2 red apple, sliced
1/2 lemon, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 c. vodka
Preparation
Step 1In a large mason jar, add apple slices, lemon slices, and cinnamon sticks. Pour in vodka, close the jar, and shake a bit. Refrigerate until infused, at least 24 hours and up to three days. Step 2Make a shot: Dip a shot glass in water, dip rim in cinnamon sugar, and fill with apple pie vodka. Top with whipped cream and more cinnamon sugar. Step 3Make a mimosa: To a champagne glass, add 1 part apple pie vodka, 2 parts champagne, and a splash apple cider. Step 4Make a Moscow mule: To a copper mug, add ice, 2 parts apple pie vodka, 3 parts ginger beer, and a lemon wedge.
In a mere 24 hours, you can transform your boring booze into a lit, autumnal treat that friends and family will love. And making it couldn’t be simpler. Add sliced apples, lemons, and two cinnamon sticks to a large mason jar. Top with vodka, shake it up, and refrigerate for a day — this helps everything infuse properly. Then comes the fun part: drinking it! Make a festive fall shooter by rimming a shot glass in cinnamon sugar, filling it with your apple pie vodka, and topping with whipped cream. If shot’s aren’t your thing, we’ve created two seasonal twists on classic cocktails that’ll spice up any party. To make a mimosa, add one part apple pie vodka, two parts champagne, and a splash of apple cider to a champagne glass. For our take on a mule, pour two parts apple pie vodka and three parts spicy ginger beer over ice and garnish with a lemon wedge. You could even spike your homemade apple pie with a bit of this magical liquid! For even more boozy inspo, check out our favorite vodka cocktails for other ways to add in some apple pie. Tried this? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
