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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Refreshing Apple Orchard Vodka Cocktail is Perfect for Fall

    Published: Sep 29, 2020 · Updated: Aug 16, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Apple vodka and elderflower liqueur keep this Apple Orchard Cocktail fresh and slightly floral.

    Apple Orchard Cocktail

    This cocktail has all the flavors of fall, and is completely flexible to enjoy with your favorite sweet, apple spirit. Apple Orchard cocktails can be deliciously made with apple liqueur or apple brandy, depending on your preference and what you have on hand.

    Don't have apple vodka? Can't find it? Make it! Core and slice an apple, place it in a 1 pint mason jar and fill the jar to the top with plain vodka. Cover and let it sit for 5-7 days. Strain it through a piece of cheese cloth set into a fine mesh sieve and you have your own, homemade apple vodka!

    What You Need

    Ingredients for an Apple Orchard Cocktail
    • Apple vodka
    • Ginger syrup
    • Apple liqueur (I use DuNord Pronounced Apple)
    • Elderflower liqueur
    • A lemon
    • Aromatic bitters 

    How to Make an Apple Orchard Cocktail

    Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 

    Apple vodka being poured into a cocktail shaker
    Apple liqueur being poured into a cocktail shaker

    Shake up and strain into a glass.

    Apple Orchard Cocktail being poured into a coupe glass.

    Garnish with an apple slice, if desired.

    Enjoy!

    How to Make Ginger Simple Syrup

    Ginger syrup is easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients. Pick up a piece of fresh ginger root at the grocery store and make this delicious syrup. Full instructions - including how to peel your ginger root - can be found in my ginger simple syrup recipe.

    Ginger Simple Syrup

    Tips on Apple Orchard Cocktail

    Make the ginger syrup ahead of time!

    Simple syrup needs time to chill. Make your ginger syrup at least 2 hours ahead of time. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, so you can even make it days before you're going to sip your cocktail.

    Can I use bottled lemon juice?

    There aren't a lot of ingredients in cocktails, so it's important to squeeze fresh juice any time you can. You'll need ½ of a lemon for this recipe.

    What kind of vodka should I use?

    Absolut Juice Apple and Sky Honey Crisp Apple are my two favorite apple vodkas. I've used both in this recipe with delicious results. If you're having a hard time finding apple vodka, you can infuse your own! Follow my instructions in this DIY Liquor infusion, swapping out sliced apples for the sliced strawberries.

    What can I substitute for the apple liqueur?

    You can use apple brandy or even regular brandy if you can't find any apple liqueur or don't have it on hand. I do HIGHLY recommend using an apple flavored, sweet spirit in this drink, as it enhances the apple flavor in the cocktail. I love the apple liqueur from DuNord Craft Spirits.

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    Skipping the traditional fall spices, apple vodka and elderflower liqueur keep this Apple Orchard Cocktail fresh and slightly floral.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 2 oz apple vodka
    • 1 oz ginger syrup
    • 0.5 oz apple liqueur or apple brandy
    • 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur
    • 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
    • 2 dashes aromatic bitters

    Instructions

    Combine everything in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 

    Shake up and strain into a glass.

    Garnish with an apple slice, if desired.

    Enjoy!

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    Keywords: vodka, apple, elderflower, st germaine, cocktail, martini, drink, drinking, homemade happy hour

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that a couple hours of meal prep pays off for days. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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