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Apple Pie Shooters

Published: Oct 1, 2021 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Colleen 52 Comments

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A filled shot glass.
A filled shot glass.

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.

Two shot glasses with apple pie shooters and topped with whipped cream.
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  • Here's Why We Love These
  • Here's What You Need
  • How To Make Your Shots
  • Tips For Easy Shooters
  • Variations
  • In a Cocktail Mood?
  • Recipe
  • Comments

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

  1. Stir together cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
  2. Moisten the rim of shot glasses (I use an apple slice) and dip the rims in the cinnamon sugar.
Steps one and two to make the recipe.
Rim each glass with cinnamon sugar
  1. Put an apple slice into each shot glass.
  2. Fill each glass three quarters full with apple cider.
Steps three and four to make this recipe.
Add an apple slice and cider to each glass
  1. Top up each glass with Fireball.
  2. Add a dollop of whipped cream to finish.

Steps five and six to make the apple pie shooters.
Top up with Fireball and a dollop of whipped cream.

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.
An apple pie shooter topped with whipped cream.
The finished shooter ready to drink.

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.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a rating in the comments below and let us know how it turned out. Did you make any changes? We would love for you to share and your feedback is important! Thank you for visiting The Food Blog!

Recipe

An apple pie shot garnished with an apple slice.

Apple Pie Shooters

These Apple Pie Shots with Fireball are fun and delicious. And they taste just like apple pie!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

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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Comments

  1. Lilly

    October 07, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    These shooters are so fun!! And I love how easy they are to make!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 07, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      Hi Lilly! I'm so glad you loved these!

      Reply
  2. Bernice

    October 06, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Bernice. Friendsgiving is such a lovely thing after the past couple of years. Enjoy these apple pie shots and have a blast. Cheers!

      Reply
  3. Amanda Dixon

    October 06, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      Hey Amanda, I'm super happy that you loved these fun apple pie shots. Cheers!

      Reply
  4. Jere Cassidy

    October 06, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    How much fun are these shooters and such a delicious recipe?

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      Super fun, Jere!

      Reply
  5. Linda

    October 06, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 7:06 pm

      I think these will be an amazing addition to your fire pit party. Enjoy the a la mode option, too. Cheers!

      Reply
  6. Linda

    October 06, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    This apple pie shooter is absolutely fun, delicious, and refreshing. Glad I can enjoy this any time

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Linda, I'm so happy you love this delicious apple pie drink!

      Reply
  7. Marie

    October 06, 2021 at 12:06 pm

    Such a fun way to warm up after being out in the crisp fall air!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Marie, definitely a fun way to warm up!

      Reply
  8. veenaazmanov

    October 05, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    This is so exciting. Best way to enjoy a creative evening. Thanks

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 6:58 am

      Glad these apple pie shots were a hit for you, Veena!

      Reply
  9. Sabrina

    October 05, 2021 at 11:57 am

    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

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 06, 2021 at 6:57 am

      So happy to hear this, Sabrina. Cheers!

      Reply
  10. Jerika

    October 04, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Wow!:) these Apple Pie Shooters looks so enchanting!:) I can't wait to try it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 04, 2021 at 9:49 am

      You'll love them, Jerika!

      Reply
  11. Jersey Girl Cooks

    October 01, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    What a fun and yummy fall cocktail!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 01, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Fun & yummy for sure!

      Reply
  12. Heather

    October 01, 2021 at 1:28 pm

    These shooters are as adorable as they are wicked 😉 And that cinnamon sugar on the rim is genius!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 01, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      Heather, that's such a good description of these apple pie shots!

      Reply
  13. Patty at Spoonabilities

    October 01, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    Oh yummy! This really does look like a fun and delicious fall cocktail!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 01, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      They definitely are, Patty!

      Reply
  14. Marlynn

    October 01, 2021 at 11:13 am

    We love making these when friends come over! Such a fun and festive way to celebrate the season.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 01, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Hi Marlynn! These apple pie shots really are fun for gatherings. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Matt @ Plating Pixels

    October 01, 2021 at 10:23 am

    Warning, these cause extremely fun times at holiday gatherings. Serve at your own risk.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      October 01, 2021 at 11:21 am

      Absolutely, Matt!

      Reply
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