Ingredients

For the Shot:

1 oz apple-flavored vodka
1 oz sour apple schnapps
1 oz grenadine syrup
Crushed ice or blended ice

For the Rim & Garnish:

Green sanding sugar (for rimming)
Simple syrup (to help the sugar stick)
Red lollipop or mini candy apple(e.g., Sour Apple Pucker)**
1/2 oz cinnamon schnapps (e.g., Fireball Whiskey)
1/2 oz caramel vodka
1/4 oz grenadine (for color and sweetness)
Splash of lemon juice
Ice cubes
Sugar and cinnamon for rimming (optional)
Apple slices or caramel drizzle for garnish

Instructions

Preparation

Step 1: Rim the Shot Glass

If desired, dip the rim of the shot glass in lemon juice, then coat with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon for extra flavor.

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, apple liqueur, cinnamon schnapps, caramel vodka, grenadine, and a splash of lemon juice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds to chill the ingredients.

Step 3: Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into the prepared shot glass.

Step 4: Garnish and Enjoy

Garnish with a thin apple slice on the rim or a caramel drizzle for an extra candy apple effect.

Notes

Chilled Ingredients: Using chilled spirits enhances the flavor and texture of the shot.
Balanced Sweetness: Adjust the grenadine amount to control sweetness.
Shaking Tip: Shake well to ensure all flavors blend smoothly.
Batch Serving: Multiply ingredients and mix in a shaker for easy serving at parties.

Prep Time: 7 min
Cook Time: 0 min

Nutrition

Calories: 120
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 0 grams