Apple Pie Shooters
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Apple Pie Shooters
Description
The recipe involves rimming shot glasses with cinnamon sugar to evoke the warm spice of apple pie crust. A slice of fresh apple adds texture and visual appeal. Each shooter contains measured portions of hard apple cider and Fireball whisky, which contribute sweetness, tartness, and cinnamon spice reminiscent of traditional apple pie. The topping of whipped cream adds a rich, creamy layer to finish the drink.
Taking care with precise measurements ensures the right balance of flavors and alcohol strength. The shooters are served chilled and provide a dessert-style alcoholic beverage that recalls the comforting flavors of fall. They lend themselves well to parties or casual gatherings.
Using a jigger for measurement and preparing a larger batch of cider and Fireball mixed together can streamline service for multiple shooters. Aerosol whipped cream offers a convenient topping option. The drink can be adjusted in strength by modifying the ratio of cider to whisky as desired.
Ingredients
- apple for garnish, slices
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
- 1.5 oz hard apple cider per shot
- 0.5 oz fireball whisky per shot
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream per shot
Instructions
- Coat the rims of your shot glasses in cinnamon sugar (see post for instructions)
- Add an apple slice to each shot glass
- Add apple cider to each the glass
- Top up with Fireball
- Top with whipped cream
Notes
- Use a jigger to measure cider and Fireball accurately for balance in each shot.
- The suggested ratio is three parts hard apple cider to one part Fireball whisky to best replicate apple pie flavors.
- Adjust proportions if using shot glasses of different sizes to maintain flavor balance.
- Prepare the cider and Fireball mixture ahead in a pitcher to fill multiple shooters efficiently.
- Use aerosol whipped cream for easy and even topping on each shot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.