Apple Pie Shooters are delicious and fun addition to your fall drink menu. They taste just like apple pie and they're sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
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Here's Why We Love These
- The flavours of apples and cinnamon make a perfect fall drink, but they are great any time of year.
- They're so simple! The actual drink is only two ingredients and the whipped cream topping is a crowning touch.
- Apple pie shots add a fun element to any gathering.
- These cider and Fireball shots really do taste just like apple pie!
Here's What You Need
- Hard Apple Cider We like a dry cider which is less sweet, but any hard apple cider works.
- Fireball Whisky Fireball is a cinnamon flavoured Canadian whisky. It's called "Fireball" for a reason. A little goes a long way!
- Optional garnishes Rim your shot glasses with cinnamon sugar and add a slice of apple to each one before topping with whipped cream.
How To Make Your Shots
- Stir together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
- Moisten the rim of shot glasses (I use an apple slice) and dip the rims in the cinnamon sugar.
- Put an apple slice into each shot glass.
- Fill each glass three quarters full with apple cider.
- Top up each glass with Fireball.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to finish.
Tips For Easy Shooters
- It's surprisingly easy to get it wrong when measuring by eye. For accuracy, use a jigger to measure the alcohol.
- We found the proportions taste most like apple pie at three parts cider and one part Fireball.
- My shot glasses are 2 ounces. If yours are larger or smaller, just use the proportions above.
- If you are making a lot of shots, you can mix the cider and Fireball in a pitcher and then fill the shot glasses.
- Whipping cream in an aerosol dispenser is a convenient way to top the apple pie shooters with whipped cream.
Variations
- Make it a cocktail. Instead of apple pie shooters, make full apple cocktails using the same proportions of fireball and apple cider.
- Make it less boozy. Substitute the hard apple cider with soft apple cider or apple juice.
- Make it more boozy. Substitute the apple cider with apple vodka.
- Make it ala mode. Replace the whipped cream topping with vanilla ice cream. Use a melon baller to add a small scoop of ice cream to each apple pie shot.
In a Cocktail Mood?
If you're looking for more fall drink ideas, try a Ginger Snap Cocktail, or a Caprese Caesar Cocktail. Or warm up with a RumChata Hot Chocolate.
Gatherings are ideal for Sangria, too, and if you're a fan of bubbles, try a Prosecco Margarita or a Mexican Mule.
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Apple Pie Shooters
These Apple Pie Shots with Fireball are fun and delicious. And they taste just like apple pie!
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Servings: 1
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- apple slices for garnish
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
- 1.5 oz hard apple cider per shot
- 0.5 oz Fireball Whisky per shot
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream per shot
Instructions
- Coat the rims of your shot glasses in cinnamon sugar (see post for instructions)
- Add an apple slice to each shot glass
- Add apple cider to each the glass
- Top up with Fireball
- Top with whipped cream
Notes
- It's surprisingly easy to get it wrong when measuring by eye. For accuracy, use a jigger to measure the alcohol.
- We found the proportions taste most like apple pie at three parts cider and one part Fireball.
- My shot glasses are 2 ounces. If yours are larger or smaller, just use the proportions above.
- If you are making a lot of shots, you can mix the cider and Fireball in a pitcher and then fill the shot glasses.
- Whipping cream in an aerosol dispenser is a convenient way to top the apple pie shooters with whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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Lilly
These shooters are so fun!! And I love how easy they are to make!
Colleen
Hi Lilly! I'm so glad you loved these!
Bernice
I'm hosting a friendsgiving on Monday and these shooters would be a great way to kick things off. I didn't realize fireball was Canadian!
Colleen
Hi Bernice. Friendsgiving is such a lovely thing after the past couple of years. Enjoy these apple pie shots and have a blast. Cheers!
Amanda Dixon
These are so fun and delicious! I just love the creamy topping, and it has the perfect kick of cinnamon. It's truly apple pie in a shot glass!
Colleen
Hey Amanda, I'm super happy that you loved these fun apple pie shots. Cheers!
Jere Cassidy
How much fun are these shooters and such a delicious recipe?
Colleen
Super fun, Jere!
Linda
I can't wait to try these! I was sold on them for an upcoming fire pit party we're having...and then I read your suggestion to make them a la mode. Oh my! It's good to have options.
Colleen
I think these will be an amazing addition to your fire pit party. Enjoy the a la mode option, too. Cheers!
Linda
This apple pie shooter is absolutely fun, delicious, and refreshing. Glad I can enjoy this any time
Colleen
Hi Linda, I'm so happy you love this delicious apple pie drink!
Marie
Such a fun way to warm up after being out in the crisp fall air!
Colleen
Hi Marie, definitely a fun way to warm up!
veenaazmanov
This is so exciting. Best way to enjoy a creative evening. Thanks
Colleen
Glad these apple pie shots were a hit for you, Veena!
Sabrina
So fun AND easy! As the hostess, I love easy but impressive recipes. This went over great and I’ll definitely do them again. Thanks
Colleen
So happy to hear this, Sabrina. Cheers!
Jerika
Wow!:) these Apple Pie Shooters looks so enchanting!:) I can't wait to try it. Thank you.
Colleen
You'll love them, Jerika!
Jersey Girl Cooks
What a fun and yummy fall cocktail!
Colleen
Fun & yummy for sure!
Heather
These shooters are as adorable as they are wicked 😉 And that cinnamon sugar on the rim is genius!
Colleen
Heather, that's such a good description of these apple pie shots!
Patty at Spoonabilities
Oh yummy! This really does look like a fun and delicious fall cocktail!
Colleen
They definitely are, Patty!
Marlynn
We love making these when friends come over! Such a fun and festive way to celebrate the season.
Colleen
Hi Marlynn! These apple pie shots really are fun for gatherings. Enjoy!
Matt @ Plating Pixels
Warning, these cause extremely fun times at holiday gatherings. Serve at your own risk.
Colleen
Absolutely, Matt!