Apple Cocktail Tastes Like Washington

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Washington state is known for its incredible apples. That’s why this apple cocktail is perfect for planning a trip to Washington, or if you live in Washington! It’s simple to make and tastes great.

Related: It’s like a Keurig for cocktails, check out our review of the Bartesian cocktail machine here!

Will I like this Cocktail

This cocktail has a healthy dose of whisky with cranberry juice and sour apple pucker. It tastes kind of like a boozy sour apple. It is tart with an underlying sweetness. So, if you like sweet and sour candy, you will most definitely like this Washington Apple Cocktail.

Washington Apple Cocktail Ingredients:

2 Oz Crown Royal
1 Oz Sour Apple Pucker
2 Oz Cranberry Juice

How to Make a Washington Apple Cocktail

Making cocktails is really simple to do and this recipe can be done in four easy steps. Follow the steps below for a strong drink you just need to have.

Step 1:

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Step 2:

Shake vigorously

Step 3:

Strain into cocktail glass filled with ice

Step 4:

Garnish

Notes

You can garnish this with a sugary rim, fruit or even cinnamon sticks. This would also be a great addition to sangria, just use it in place of the booze and juice.

Make it Into a Shot

If you are finding you are having an extra tough day, you can always turn this Washington Apple Cocktail into a shot instead. I always hate taking straight alcohol shots because they just don’t go down smooth. However, this delicious sweet and sour mix goes down smooth and delicious as a shot.

To make this recipe into a shot, use 1/2 an ounce of each of the above ingredients. Put them in a shot glass with no ice.