Cinnamon Applesauce Cocktail

A deliciously sweet and sour apple drink, this cinnamon applesauce cocktail tastes just like its name claims!

Why this recipe works

You’ll need just three ingredients for this cinnamon applesauce cocktail, Fireball whiskey, sour apple schnapps, and pineapple juice. It’s a sweet, fruity, and lightly sour tasting cocktail that’s great for fall parties or all year round!

With notes of tart apple, woody cinnamon, and fruity pineapple this cocktail is an adult beverage version of cinnamon applesauce. It’s a distant cousin of the appletini, with a fun twist!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

LIQUOR – Sour apple Schnapps/sour apple pucker, or Sour Puss Apple (pictured above) both work for this recipe, as well as any sour apple liquor. For the cinnamon side of this cocktail, we’re using Fireball Whiskey. If you’d like an alternative to Fireball, try Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire or Jim Beam Kentucky Fire Whiskey. You may also experiment with cinnamon liquor if you’d like.

How to Make a Cinnamon Applesauce Cocktail

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Slice an apple wheel by turning an apple on its side, then cut a 1/4-inch slice through the center. Cut a slit in the apple wheel to allow it to sit on the glass rim.
2. Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Lightly sprinkle on the apple wheel.
3. Fill a rock glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour in Fireball, Apple Sour, and Pineapple juice. It’s easiest to use acocktail jigger for measuring individually.
5. Stir gently and garnish with cinnamon apple wheel.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Sure, you can multiply the ingredients needed for however many guests you are expecting and prepare the cocktail in a pitcher with a tight lid. Store the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Give it a good stir before pouring over ice into cocktail glasses. If you plan on making the apple wheel garnishes, I would suggest slicing those right before serving as cut apple browns quickly.

Serving Suggestions

There are many ways you can present your cinnamon applesauce cocktail to your guests as far as garnish go. Chop up some apples to place inside the drink, dip the rim of the glass in some cinnamon sugar, add a cinnamon stick to the glass, or create a spiral out of the apple skins.

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