Easy Apple Pie Shot

This delicious drink tastes like apple pie and is a tasty, boozy way to celebrate fall flavors.

? About This Recipe

One of the best things about summer ending? Fall drinks!

This Apple Pie Shot recipe combines delicious fall flavors – apples, cinnamon, vanilla, and warming spices.

For the apple flavor – use fresh apple cider.

For the cinnamon flavor – use Fireball whiskey. Just a little bit gives this shot such a delicious cinnamon flavor! If you’re not a fan of cinnamon whiskey, you could use cinnamon Schnapps, cinnamon vodka, a few drops of cinnamon extract or add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the shot.

For vanilla flavor – I love adding a small scoop of creamy vanilla bean ice cream. With the addition of vanilla ice cream, this shot is kind of like a mini affogato! You could also use vanilla vodka or add a few drops of vanilla extract instead.

For the apple pie spice – a sprinkle of homemade apple pie spice.

It’s the perfect way to enjoy the fall season, whether as an after dinner treat, a Halloween party or Thanksgiving.

And it’s an easy recipe you can make in minutes.

You can also turn this apple pie shooter recipe into a delicious hot or cold fall cocktail(see recipe below).

❓FAQ

Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider?

You can. But apple cider will taste better.

Do I have to use vodka?

I liked the vodka + Fireball combo but you can definitely use different liquors to make this apple pie drink.

Can I turn this shot recipe into a cocktail?

Yes! Fill a glass with a larger scoop of vanilla ice cream, add the shots of alcohol, and fill the rest of the glass with apple cider.

? What You Need to Make This Recipe

Ingredients:

• Apple cider
• Vodka (plain, apple vodka or vanilla vodka)
• Fireball (cinnamon whisky)
• Vanilla bean ice cream
• Apple pie spice (optional garnish)
• Apple slices (optional garnish)
• Cinnamon sticks (optional garnish)

Kitchen Tools:

• Shot glasses (or larger glasses if turning the recipe into a cocktail)
• Small cookie or ice cream scoop
• Knife and small cutting board (for slicing an apple)
• Baking pan, parchment or silicone mat & plastic wrap (If preparing ice cream scoops ahead of serving)

? Recipe Variations, Notes & Tips

• For a quick and easy apple pie shot simply combine 1 oz cider with 1 oz vodka.
• If you’re making apple pie shots for a crowd, scoop vanilla ice cream onto a lined baking tray and freeze. This will make it easier to make several shots at once.
• To increase the apple flavor, you could use apple whiskey instead of vodka.
• Top with whipped cream instead of vanilla ice cream.
• Turn it into a caramel apple shot by topping with caramel sauce drizzle.
• To add a butter pastry crust flavor – garnish with a piece of graham cracker.
• Instead of garnishing your drink with apple pie spice, you could sprinkle cinnamon, brown sugar or graham cracker crumbs on top.
• To serve drink very cold: add vodka, apple cider, and Fireball to a cocktail shaker filled with ice (or use a mason jar filled with ice). Shake for 10-20 seconds, then pour into your glass.
• To serve as a hot apple cider drink: warm the apple cider in a saucepan then pour into a mug. Add vodka, Fireball, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream (it will melt quickly and add a nice vanilla flavor and creaminess to the drink).
• Garnish with a sprinkle of apple pie spice, a thin apple slice, and a cinnamon stick.
• Turn this shot recipe into a cocktail by adding a larger scoop of vanilla ice cream to a glass, pouring the vodka and Fireball over the ice cream, and filling the glass with apple cider (1 cup or more).

How to Make An Apple Pie Shot

Add a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream to a shot glass.

Pour cider, vodka, and Fireball over ice cream.

Garnish with a sprinkle of apple pie spice, a thin apple slice, and a cinnamon stick.

Serve immediately.

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