Description
Carnival-inspired twisted candy apple shots bring nostalgic fairground memories to cocktail enthusiasts. Sweet caramel vodka and crisp apple flavors combine for a playful, spirited drink you can enjoy at parties or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz sour apple liqueur (DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker)
- 1 oz cinnamon schnapps (Goldschlager or Fireball)
- 0.5 oz caramel vodka (or butterscotch schnapps)
- 0.5 oz cranberry juice
- Ice
- Caramel sauce
- Red sugar or crushed cinnamon candies
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Rim Preparation: Generously coat shot glass edges with caramel sauce, creating a smooth, even layer that extends completely around the rim.
- Sugar Coating: Dip caramel-rimmed glasses into crushed red sugar or pulverized cinnamon candies, ensuring a vibrant, textured decorative border that adheres securely.
- Setting Process: Allow decorated glasses to rest at ambient temperature, letting the caramel and sugar combination stabilize and develop a slightly tacky consistency for optimal presentation.
- Final Assembly: Carefully pour the prepared twisted candy apple shot mixture into the embellished glasses, maintaining the pristine sugar-rimmed edges while creating an enticing visual appeal.
Notes
- Caramel Coating Technique: Ensure room temperature caramel for smooth, even application without running or dripping.
- Sugar Rim Precision: Use fine, uniform sugar crystals for a consistent and professional-looking decorative border.
- Glass Handling Tip: Hold shot glasses by the base when decorating to prevent smudging the carefully crafted caramel and sugar rim.
- Temperature Control: Let decorated glasses rest in a cool, dry area to help caramel and sugar set quickly and maintain crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg