This epic Washington Apple Drink is the perfect fall cocktail recipe! Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice combine to make a delicious tart cocktail.
Washington Apple Drink
I can't believe this is my first time sharing this Washington Apple Drink recipe. I should have shared it years ago, considering I have lived in Washington State my entire life.
This cocktail recipe tastes fantastic and is perfect for celebrating fall and one of Washington State’s best seasonal harvests. You will enjoy this apple cranberry cocktail even if you are not from Washington State.
You can adapt this recipe to make a Washington Apple Cocktail or a Washington Apple Shot. It depends on how you want to serve this cocktail.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Washington Apple martini! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Crown Royal Whiskey
- Sour Apple Schnapps
- Cranberry Juice
- Apple Slice for Garnish
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky - You can use any whiskey if you don't have Crown Royal. You can also use Crown Royal Apple to enhance the apple flavor in this cocktail.
Apple Slices - The apple slices will start to turn brown once you slice them. Squeezing lemon juice onto the slices will help slow down the oxidation turning brown.
Equipment Needed
- Cocktail Shaker: This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools!
- Martini Glass or Highball Glass
This recipe can be adapted to be served in a punch bowl or in a shot glass depending on how large or small you want the cocktail.
How to Make a Washington Apple Cocktail
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Combine Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Washington Apple Shot
To make this cocktail into a shot use ½ oz of each ingredient. Add to a cocktail shaker filled ice and shake and strain into a 2oz shot glass to make a party shooter.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead + Storage: Our Washington Apple Cocktail is easy to make before the party starts! Mix all the ingredients in an airtight bottle and refrigerate until it’s time to drink. Cranberry juice, the least shelf-stable ingredient in this drink, has a shelf life of about a week when opened, so consume any leftovers within this time frame.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Make Washington Apple Cocktail Slushies by blending the ingredients with a handful of ice or freezing prepared leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container until frozen but scoopable with an ice cream or cookie scoop.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions:
You can use any whiskey if you don't have Crown Royal. You can also use Crown Royal Apple to enhance the apple flavor in this cocktail.
You can change out the sour apple schnapps with an apple liqueur or apple brandy for a fun twist.
You can also change the cranberry juice to cran-apple juice for a different flavor.
Vegetarian Option: This cocktail is safe for vegetarians!
Vegan Option: Crown Royal is not vegan, so vegans should use another whiskey.
Gluten-Free: The Washington Apple Cocktail is safe for gluten-free drinkers if you use a whiskey or other spirit confirmed gluten-free, as Crown Royal Whiskey is not gluten-free.
Alcohol-Free Option: Make this apple-licious drink non-alcoholic with zero-proof whiskey and sour apple schnapps!
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: You can adapt this recipe to shot size for a smaller version or punch bowl style for a batch fit for a crowd; just scale the ingredient to your desired yield!
Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 14 grams of sugar per serving. While we haven’t found sugar-free alternatives to sour apple schnapps, you can lower the sugar content by using sugar-free cranberry juice.
What to Serve with Washington Apple Cocktail
This Washington Apple Cocktail celebrates two things I love dearly - fall and my home state of Washington! Here are some menu pairing suggestions to help you celebrate fall flavors in full bloom.
Sides: Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, Easy Hasselback Potatoes, Easy Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins, CrockPot Reuben Dip, Buffalo Chicken Wontons, CrockPot Bourbon Glazed Kielbasa, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs
Main Dishes: Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie, Smoked Sausage Gnocchi, CrockPot Bourbon Maple Pork Loin, CrockPot Kielbasa with Potatoes & Green Beans, CrockPot German Bratwurst, Jalapeño Beer Brats, CrockPot Guinness Corned Beef & Cabbage
Desserts: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip, Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Apple Cider Cookies, Apple Cider Muddy Buddies, Maple Monkey Bread Bites, Apple Pie Dumplings, Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, CrockPot Fried Apples
Drinks: Candy Corn Jello Shots, Fireball & Ginger Ale Cocktail, Fireball Apple Cider, Apple Cider Margarita, Angry Balls Drink, Guinness & Cider Beer Cocktail, Apple Pie Shot, Washington Apple Drink, CrockPot Mulled Wine, CrockPot Apple Pie Moonshine
When to Serve
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Fall
- Family and Friend Gatherings
- Fall Harvest parties
- Thanksgiving Cocktail
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Washington Apple Drink
Ingredients
- 1 Ounce Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
- 1 Ounce Sour Apple Schnapps
- 1 Ounce Cranberry Juice
- Apple Slice Garnish
Instructions
- Combine Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and strain into a martini glass
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Kitchen Tools
- Cocktail Shaker
- Martini Glass
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