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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Cocktails

    Washington Apple Drink Recipe {Video}

    Published: Nov 2, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 3, 2023 by Tammilee ยท This post may contain affiliate links

    This epic Washington Apple Drink is the perfect fall cocktail recipe! Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice combine to make a delicious tart cocktail.

    Washington Apple Cocktail over two martini glasses with apple slice garnishes

    Washington Apple Drink

    Contents show
    Washington Apple Drink
    Preparation and Storage
    Recipe Variations
    What to Serve with Washington Apple Cocktail
    When to Serve
    Great Cocktail Recipes
    Washington Apple Drink
    Ingredients
    Instructions
    Kitchen Tools
    Nutrition

    I can't believe this is my first time sharing this Washington Apple Drink recipe. I should have shared it years ago, considering I have lived in Washington State my entire life.

    This cocktail recipe tastes fantastic and is perfect for celebrating fall and one of Washington Stateโ€™s best seasonal harvests. You will enjoy this apple cranberry cocktail even if you are not from Washington State.

    You can adapt this recipe to make a Washington Apple Cocktail or a Washington Apple Shot. It depends on how you want to serve this cocktail.

    red and green apples next to a bottle of cranberry juice, crown royal, and sour apple schnapps

    Ingredients

    Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Washington Apple martini! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

    • Crown Royal Whiskey
    • Sour Apple Schnapps
    • Cranberry Juice
    • Apple Slice for Garnish

    Crown Royal Canadian Whisky - You can use any whiskey if you don't have Crown Royal. You can also use Crown Royal Apple to enhance the apple flavor in this cocktail.

    Apple Slices - The apple slices will start to turn brown once you slice them. Squeezing lemon juice onto the slices will help slow down the oxidation turning brown.

    red and green apples next to two glass martini glasses, a cocktail shaker with ice, and a bottle of Crown Royal

    Equipment Needed

    • Cocktail Shaker: This cocktail shaker comes with a fantastic set of tools!
    • Martini Glass or Highball Glassย 

    This recipe can be adapted to be served in a punch bowl or in a shot glass depending on how large or small you want the cocktail.

    cocktail shaker pouring a Washington apple drink into a martini glass

    How to Make a Washington Apple Cocktail

    I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

    1. Combine Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    2. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
    3. Garnish with an apple slice.

    Washington Apple Shot

    To make this cocktail into a shot use ยฝ oz of each ingredient. Add to a cocktail shaker filled ice and shake and strain into a 2oz shot glass to make a party shooter.

    Two Washington apple drinks in martini glasses with apple slice garnishes next to red and green apples

    Preparation and Storage

    Make Ahead + Storage: Our Washington Apple Cocktail is easy to make before the party starts! Mix all the ingredients in an airtight bottle and refrigerate until itโ€™s time to drink. Cranberry juice, the least shelf-stable ingredient in this drink, has a shelf life of about a week when opened, so consume any leftovers within this time frame.

    Freezing/How to Freeze: Make Washington Apple Cocktail Slushies by blending the ingredients with a handful of ice or freezing prepared leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container until frozen but scoopable with an ice cream or cookie scoop.ย 

    Recipe Variations

    Substitutions:ย 

    You can use any whiskey if you don't have Crown Royal. You can also use Crown Royal Apple to enhance the apple flavor in this cocktail.

    You can change out the sour apple schnapps with an apple liqueur or apple brandy for a fun twist.

    You can also change the cranberry juice to cran-apple juice for a different flavor.

    Vegetarian Option: This cocktail is safe for vegetarians!

    Vegan Option: Crown Royal is not vegan, so vegans should use another whiskey.

    Gluten-Free: The Washington Apple Cocktail is safe for gluten-free drinkers if you use a whiskey or other spirit confirmed gluten-free, as Crown Royal Whiskey is not gluten-free.

    Alcohol-Free Option: Make this apple-licious drink non-alcoholic with zero-proof whiskey and sour apple schnapps!

    Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: You can adapt this recipe to shot size for a smaller version or punch bowl style for a batch fit for a crowd; just scale the ingredient to your desired yield!

    Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 14 grams of sugar per serving. While we havenโ€™t found sugar-free alternatives to sour apple schnapps, you can lower the sugar content by using sugar-free cranberry juice.

    Two Washington Apple Cocktails in martini glasses with apple slice garnish next to red and green apples.

    What to Serve with Washington Apple Cocktail

    This Washington Apple Cocktail celebrates two things I love dearly - fall and my home state of Washington! Here are some menu pairing suggestions to help you celebrate fall flavors in full bloom.

    Sides: Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, Easy Hasselback Potatoes, Easy Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins, CrockPot Reuben Dip, Buffalo Chicken Wontons, CrockPot Bourbon Glazed Kielbasa, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

    Main Dishes: Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie, Smoked Sausage Gnocchi, CrockPot Bourbon Maple Pork Loin, CrockPot Kielbasa with Potatoes & Green Beans, CrockPot German Bratwurst, Jalapeรฑo Beer Brats, CrockPot Guinness Corned Beef & Cabbage

    Desserts: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip, Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Apple Cider Cookies, Apple Cider Muddy Buddies, Maple Monkey Bread Bites, Apple Pie Dumplings, Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, CrockPot Fried Apples

    Drinks: Candy Corn Jello Shots, Fireball & Ginger Ale Cocktail, Fireball Apple Cider, Apple Cider Margarita, Angry Balls Drink, Guinness & Cider Beer Cocktail, Apple Pie Shot, Washington Apple Drink, CrockPot Mulled Wine, CrockPot Apple Pie Moonshine

    When to Serve

    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Fall
    • Family and Friend Gatherings
    • Fall Harvest parties
    • Thanksgiving Cocktailย 

    Great Cocktail Recipes

    Woo Woo Drink

    Apple Cider Mule

    Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot

    Ranch Water Drink

    PB&J Shot

    Ting Mojito

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    Two red brown martinis with apple slices in a martini glass next to green and red apples

    Washington Apple Drink

    Delicious sweet and tart Washington Apple Drink Recipe made with Crown royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice.
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Tammilee Tips

    Ingredients

    • 1 Ounce Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey
    • 1 Ounce Sour Apple Schnapps
    • 1 Ounce Cranberry Juice
    • Apple Slice Garnish

    Instructions

    • Combine Crown Royal, Sour Apple Schnapps, and Cranberry Juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    • Shake and strain into a martini glass
    • Garnish with an apple slice.

    Kitchen Tools

    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Martini Glass

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Washington Apple Drink
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 188 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Sodium 1mg0%
    Potassium 22mg1%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 14g16%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 13IU0%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 2mg0%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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