Washington Apple Shot Recipe

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Washington apple shot is a simple drink recipe that can be made in minutes. A delicious combination of sour apple liqueur, Canadian whisky, and a splash of cranberry juice.

Glass filled with red drink.


 

The Washington apple drink actually doesn’t have anything to do with Washington state apples. It’s a drink that has been popular in clubs, along with an appletini, and known to be a tasty party shooter.

Made with Crown Royal, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice, this drink is a delicious mix of sweet, sour, and is surprisingly refreshing.

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Ingredients needed

Canadian whisky – Use a Canadian whisky like Crown Royal. This is also a delicious Crown Apple drink recipe.

Sour apple schnapps – This liqueur has a yummy green apple flavor like a Granny Smith. One of the most popular brands is sour apple pucker schnapps by DeKuyper.

If you don’t like schnapps, this can be substituted with apple brandy.

Cranberry juice – Cranberry juice adds a sweet and tart taste to the drink. You can use your favorite cranberry juice.

Bottle of Crown Royal, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice.

How to make a Washington apple shot

Step one: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Step two: Pour in cranberry juice, whisky, and sour apple schnapps. Place the lid on the shaker and shake for 15 seconds to cool off the drink.

Step three: Pour drink in a shot glass. Optional garnish with an apple slice or lime wedge.

Cocktail shaker with juice, whisky, schnapps.

Recipe tips

  • Feel free to adjust the amount of alcohol in the shot to taste.
  • Use a chilled shot glass for an extra cold drink.
  • If you like your drinks a little bubbly, top with a splash of 7-up, ginger ale or club soda.
  • No cocktail shaker, no problem. Fill a Mason jar or another container with a lid with ice.
Bottles of liquor and shot glass filled with juice.

How to make this shot a drink

This apple shot can be made into a drink by increasing the ingredient quantities and serving in a martini glass or over ice in a highball glass.

For a martini glass, use 2 ounces of whisky, schnapps, and 3 ounces of juice.

If you serve in a highball glass, be sure to add a little extra cranberry juice to taste.

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Make this fruity shot? Let me know in the comments below. Meant for +21 years of age or older.

Glass with cranberry juice.
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Washington Apple Shot

By Heather
Easy to make, 3-ingredient Washington apple shot.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients 

  • 1 oz Canadian whisky Like Crown Royal
  • 1 oz Sour apple schnapps
  • 2 oz Cranberry juice
  • Ice Used in cocktail shaker

Instructions 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Pour in cranberry juice, whisky, and sour apple schnapps.
  • Close the shaker and shake for about 15 seconds.
  • Pour in shot glass. Optional garnish with apple slice or lime wedge.

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Notes

  • Use a chilled shot glass for an extra cold drink.
  • If you like your drinks a little bubbly, top with a splash of 7-up, ginger ale or club soda.
  • No cocktail shaker, no problem. Fill a Mason jar or another container with a lid with ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
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