Washington Apple (Cocktail)
Contemporary · Whiskey · Coupe
The scaled cocktail of the Washington Apple shot — Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice shaken cold and strained into a coupe. Traditional serve is up per The Kitchn and Difford's Guide.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | Apple slice |
| ABV | 24% |
| Category | Cocktail |
| Flavor | Sweet, Fruity, Autumn |
Ingredients
- Crown Royal Whiskey1.5 oz
- Apple Schnapps1 oz
- Cranberry Juice0.5 oz
Method
- Prep: Ensure all ingredients are cold
- Glassware: Chill a coupe
- Build: Combine 1.5 oz Canadian whisky (Crown Royal), 1 oz sour apple schnapps, and 0.5 oz cranberry juice in shaker
- Shake: Add ice and shake vigorously until completely cold
- Strain: Strain into the chilled coupe
- Garnish: Thin apple slice on the rim
Pro Tips
- Crown Royal is the traditional base — its softness carries the schnapps
- Fresh apple slice releases aromatic oils on approach
- Can also be built on the rocks in a rocks glass if you prefer it chilled longer