Description
Indulgent Caramel Apple Pie Martini blends classic cocktail charm with nostalgic dessert flavors. Crisp apple notes and smooth caramel create a delightful liquid dessert that promises to elevate cocktail hour with its irresistible sweet complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquor Ingredients:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) caramel vodka
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) apple cider
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) butterscotch schnapps
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Garnish and Decoration:
- Caramel sauce
- Crushed graham crackers
- Whipped cream
- Apple slices
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Select a pristine martini glass and artfully swirl caramel sauce around its perimeter, creating an elegant design.
- Delicately press the glazed rim into a shallow dish of finely pulverized graham crackers or aromatic cinnamon sugar, ensuring an even coating.
- Fill a cocktail shaker generously with ice cubes, creating a chilled environment for blending ingredients.
- Pour caramel vodka into the shaker with precision, allowing its rich sweetness to form the cocktail’s foundation.
- Add crisp apple cider, introducing a vibrant and fruity dimension to the mixture.
- Introduce butterscotch schnapps, which will contribute a deep, velvety undertone to the liquid composition.
- Gently incorporate heavy cream, creating a luxurious and silky texture.
- Sprinkle a touch of ground cinnamon to enhance the aromatic profile and complement the dessert-inspired flavors.
- Secure the shaker lid and vigorously agitate the contents for approximately 10-15 seconds, ensuring thorough chilling and harmonious blending.
- Gracefully strain the chilled concoction into the prepared martini glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly.
- Crown the cocktail with a lavish dollop of whipped cream, creating an inviting visual appeal.
- Garnish with a delicately sliced apple wedge and an authentic cinnamon stick, elevating the sensory experience.
Notes
- Customize the rim coating by experimenting with different crushed cookies like gingersnaps or shortbread for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust sweetness levels by selecting different apple cider varieties, from tart to super sweet, matching personal taste preferences.
- Lighten the cocktail by substituting heavy cream with almond milk or low-fat options for a healthier alternative without compromising rich dessert-like taste.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing vodka and schnapps with apple juice and caramel syrup, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful seasonal drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg