Apple Pie Shot
A fruity and creamy liqueur cocktail ∙ Shake; Layer ∙ 5 min ∙ 12.7% ABV ∙
The Apple Pie Shot is a shooter of apple schnapps and hazelnut liqueur shaken with ice, floated with whipping cream and topped with grated cinnamon.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake the first 2 ingredients with ice: Apple schnapps liqueur 30 mlHazelnut liqueur 15 ml
- Strain into the chilled glass
- Float Whipping cream 10 ml on the drink by carefully pouring over the back of a spoon
- Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon
Tips
- Shake the apple schnapps and hazelnut liqueur hard with ice for about 10 seconds; the cream is not shaken but floated on top afterward.
History
The Apple Pie Shot has no documented inventor. It is generally believed to have emerged in the United States as a shot-glass take on the flavor of the classic dessert.
Some accounts trace the broader idea of an "apple pie" drink to Appalachian moonshine mixed with apple cider, sugar, and cinnamon, though no direct link to the shot is documented. With no single creator, the drink exists in many differing homemade versions.
FAQ
What is in an Apple Pie Shot?
Apple schnapps liqueur (30 ml) and hazelnut liqueur (15 ml), with 10 ml of whipping cream floated on top and freshly grated cinnamon as the garnish. The apple, nut, cream and cinnamon together echo the dessert. With no single creator, the shot exists in many homemade versions.
How do you make an Apple Pie Shot?
Shake the apple schnapps and hazelnut liqueur hard with ice for about 10 seconds and strain into a chilled shot glass. Pour the cream slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats on top, then grate fresh cinnamon over it. The cream is never shaken.