The Apple Pie Shot is part of a broader wave of dessert inspired drinks that aim to recreate familiar flavours in liquid form. It became popular in bars where recognisable profiles often matter more than complexity.
Apple, cinnamon, and a base spirit combine to create something that is instantly identifiable, even before you taste it. The sweetness is deliberate, but the spice helps give it a bit of structure. It is a shot designed to be approachable and consistent.
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is one people tend to order because they already know what they are getting. It delivers that expectation, which is often exactly the point.
Here is the recipe
Apple Pie Shot
The Apple Pie Shot is a delightful blend of smooth cinnamon, tangy apple, and grain alcohol, delivering a warm, spiced, and nostalgic dessert-inspired experience in each shot.
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon apple cider
- 1/2 gallon apple juice
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 8 cinnamon sticks
- 1/5 of a bottle of 190 proof grain alcohol (Everclear or vodka)
Instructions
- Add the apple juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon sticks to a large pot and heat on medium heat
- Stir well
- Bring to a boil then shut the heat off
- Cool and then add the grain alcohol
- Wet the shot glasses and rim them with cinnamon sugar
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 2gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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