Experience a blast of history with The Washington Apple Shot! This classic cocktail has been around for many years, but it’s still as fresh and delicious as ever. Its unique combination of flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So don’t wait any longer – take a sip of this amazing drink today!
What Is The Washington Apple Shot?
The Washington Apple Shot is a classic whiskey-based cocktail made with Crown Royal, apple schnapps and cranberry juice. This sweet and sour mix of flavors creates an unforgettable taste that’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It’s easy to make and delicious to drink!
How To Make A Washington Apple Shot
Making this cocktail couldn’t be easier; it only requires three ingredients! Start by pouring a shot (1.5 ounces) of Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey into a shaker filled with ice cubes. Add 1 ounce of DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps and 1 ounce of cranberry juice, then shake until the mixture is blended together. Strain the mixture into two chilled shot glasses, serve immediately and enjoy!
Make It Your Own
You can take this classic recipe up a notch by adding some extra flavorings or garnishes such as lime juice or cinnamon sugar rimming the glass for extra sweetness. Or you could try using different liquors, like vodka instead of whiskey if you prefer something lighter in flavor. However you choose to mix it up, we guarantee that this tasty cocktail will be one that everyone enjoys!
Washington Apple
Ingredients
- -1 part Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
- -1 part Apple Pucker Schnapps
- -1 part cranberry juice
Instructions
- Pour all three ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a shot glass and enjoy responsibly!
Glassware
Typical or usual glassware used for the Washington Apple Shot is a shot glass.
Flavors: Apple Forward
The Crown Royal, Apple Pucker and cranberry juice combination is simply amazing. The whisky brings a smooth and robust flavor that is enriched by the sweet tartness of the schnapps and cranberry juice. Together they create an unforgettable blend of flavors – one that will tantalize your taste buds.
Apple Pucker’s Sweet-Tart Flavor
The Apple Pucker Schnapps gives this drink its unique sweetness with a hint of sourness. It adds just enough tartness to balance out the whisky’s flavor while still allowing it to shine through. The result is an incredibly flavorful mixture that you won’t be able to get enough off.
Cranberry Juice for Added Color
The addition of cranberry juice rounds out the flavor profile nicely with its deep, fruity notes. Its slight bitterness helps bring out more complexity in both the whisky and schnapps so every sip offers something new for your taste buds!
3 Tips for Making Your Washington Apple Shot
- Try different apple liqueurs for a variation in flavor.
- Use premium spirits: Paying a little more for top shelf spirits will bring out the best flavors in your Washington Apple Shot.
- Taste as you go: As with any cocktail, be sure to taste it throughout the creation process so that you can adjust ratios or add ingredients if necessary to achieve your desired flavor profile
