Description
These Twisted Candy Apple Shots are a sweet, tangy, and slightly sour drink inspired by classic candy apples! Made with sour apple liqueur, cinnamon schnapps, and a touch of caramel, these vibrant red and green shots are perfect for Halloween, fall parties, or any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz sour apple liqueur (e.g., DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker)
- 1 oz cinnamon schnapps (e.g., Goldschläger or Fireball for extra warmth)
- 1/2 oz caramel vodka (or butterscotch schnapps)
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice (for color and tartness)
- Ice (for shaking)
For Garnish:
- Caramel sauce (for rimming)
- Red sugar or crushed cinnamon candies (for the rim)
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Rim the Glasses
- Dip the rims of shot glasses into caramel sauce, then roll in red sugar or crushed cinnamon candies.
Step 2: Mix the Shot
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add sour apple liqueur, cinnamon schnapps, caramel vodka, and cranberry juice.
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds until chilled.
Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
- Strain into the prepared shot glasses.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice or cinnamon stick for extra flair.
- Take the shot and enjoy the sweet, sour, and spicy twist!
Notes
- Make it a Cocktail: Serve over ice in a rocks glass and top with ginger ale or sparkling apple cider.
- Extra Candy Flavor: Use sour apple hard candies or Red Hots as stirrers.
- Stronger Version: Swap cranberry juice for a splash of vodka for extra kick.