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Few desserts are more iconic than warm apple pie. Few things are more frustrating than dragging out the flour, mixer, and peeler just to have to clean up a mess while the pie bakes, hopefully without burning. But forget all that the next time you're looking to enjoy a slice. Any of these apple pie shot recipes will scratch that itch. Just don't tell your grandma.
Apple Pie Shot
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If you close your eyes when you take this shot, you'll swear it's apple pie.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce vodka or home-infused apple pie vodka
- ½ ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ½ ounce apple cider
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Apple slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with apple slice.
Spiced Apple Pie Shot
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The flavors of spiced rum add an extra layer of complexity that perfectly complement the apple cider.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce spiced rum
- ½ ounce whipped cream vodka
- ½ ounce apple cider
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, spiced rum, whipped cream vodka, and apple cider.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Tart Apple Pie Shot
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It takes nothing more than a little cranberry juice to add the perfect amount of tartness to this dessert-style shot.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce vodka
- ½ ounce hard cider
- ½ ounce tart cranberry juice
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, hard cider, and tart cranberry juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Summer's Apple Pie Shooter
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The cinnamon sugar rim is optional, but this lemony-cinnamon apple pie shooter isn't quite the same without it.
Ingredients
- Lemon wedge and cinnamon sugar for rim, optional
- ¾ ounce cinnamon-infused vodka
- ¾ ounce apple vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
Instructions
- To prepare optional rim, rub the rim of the shot glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the cinnamon sugar on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon vodka, apple vodka, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
Cinnamon Apple Pie Shot
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However you make apple pie filling, be it by opening a can or making it from scratch, there's no beating that syrupy goodness that coats the apples. But this shot comes pretty darn close.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ½ ounce apple cider
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, cinnamon whiskey, apple cider, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
Apple Pie à la Mode Shooter
![Apple Pie a la Mode Shooter](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/306787-340x227-apple-pie-a-la-mode-shooter.jpg)
Mix those delicious, creamy toppings right into the flavor of the shot. If you really want to emphasize those notes, garnish your shot with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce apple vodka
- ½ ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ½ ounce butterscotch schnapps
- ¼ ounce vanilla vodka
- Ice
- Whipped cream and grated cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, apple vodka, cinnamon whiskey, butterscotch schnapps, and vanilla vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
- Garnish with whipped cream and grated cinnamon.
Creamy Apple Pie Shot
![Creamy Apple Pie Shot](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/306788-340x227-creamy-apple-pie-shot.jpg)
There's not much legwork you need to do in this creamy apple pie recipe, as the Irish cream does all the heavy lifting for you.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Apple Pie Irish cream
- ½ ounce vodka
- ¼ ounce allspice dram
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Apple Pie Irish cream, vodka, and allspice dram.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into shot glass.
No-Bake Apple Pie Shots
Don't waste time waiting for the oven to preheat the next time you're looking for a slice of apple pie. Great year round, you can add this delight to a summer BBQ or as an addition to your Thanksgiving contribution. Share your favorite apple pie shot recipe (like an apple pie jello shot) with those near and far.