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With whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice and hard apple cider, this apple fizz cocktail is simple to prepare and tastes like fall.
With fall in full force I'm all about drinks that just taste like the season - from an apple mojito to a pumpkin martini to a cranberry Moscow Mule.
And this apple fizz is just the latest addition. If you're a fan of hard apple cider, this cocktail just kicks it up a notch.
Why This Cocktail Works
- It is a great way to use your favorite hard apple cider.
- The flavors of the whiskey and maple syrup complement the spiced notes of the hard apple cider and cinnamon. You could add another flavor and use homemade peanut butter whiskey.
- It can be prepared in under 5 minutes and is super refreshing.
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Ingredient Notes
- Whiskey - use your favorite whiskey you have on hand.
- Lemon - adds acidity and brightness to the cocktail.
- Maple syrup - gives an underlying sweetness. You can also use honey if you prefer.
- Hard apple cider - by topping off the cocktail, you give it some carbonation and and flavor.
Best Whiskey
There are a ton of options when it comes to whiskey and all will add slightly different flavors. Some options include:
- Bourbon - usually has a caramel like sweetness and vanilla undertones.
- Rye whiskey - a spicier flavor profile of bourbon with a little less sweetness.
- Scotch - always made with malted barley and usually has a smokier profile.
- Irish whiskey - known for being smooth and light.
Step-by-Step Photos
Please note full ingredient list and instructions for this cocktail can be found in recipe card below.
Add the whiskey, lemon juice and maple syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with the hard apple cider and garnish if desired.
FAQs
A fizz cocktail is an older family of sours that has acidic juice and carbonated water. It also has egg whites more often than not.
This apple cocktail uses lemon for the acid and the hard cider for the carbonation. I decided to skip the egg white. A gin fizz is the most well-known.
A "standard drink" is the amount of alcohol in a 12-ounce beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. So it just depends on how much you can handle.
This is all based all your preference. Just like wine, some are on the dry side while some are sweeter.
Because you add the hard apple cider at the end, it isn't the best make-ahead drink. However if you want to, just mix together everything except for the hard cider and add when ready.
Equipment
The equipment you use is important to how the cocktail turns out. What is needed is the following:
- Cocktail shaker - makes it easy to shake/mix the ingredients together. You can also just add to the glass and stir.
- Highball glass - also known as a Collins glass. You want a tall glass to serve an apple fizz in.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Toss the apple in some lemon juice so it doesn't brown.
- Used crushed ice which will make the cocktail colder quicker.
- Add a cinnamon stick and then you can use it as a straw.
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Apple Fizz
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- ½ oz maple syrup
- 3-4 oz hard apple cider
- apple slice and cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Shake whiskey, lemon juice and maple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Add hard apple cider and garnish with apple slice and ground cinnamon.
Notes
- Toss the apple in some lemon juice so it doesn't brown.
- Used crushed ice which will make the cocktail colder quicker.
- Add a cinnamon stick and then you can use it as a straw.
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