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Washington Apple

How to make a Washington Apple Shot - the fruity shooter of Canadian whisky, apple liqueur and cranberry juice. Sweet-tart and ideal for the party.

3 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Shot glassGlass
1Serving(s)

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The Washington Apple is a popular fruity shooter of Canadian whisky, sour apple liqueur and cranberry juice. The mix of green apple and tart cranberry makes it sweet-tart and surprisingly mild. A party shot that goes down well even with whisky skeptics.

Instructions

  1. Add whisky, sour apple liqueur and cranberry juice to the shaker.
  2. Fill with a few ice cubes.
  3. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
  4. Strain into a shot glass.
  5. Serve immediately as a chilled shot.

Garnish: none

Pro tip: Shake it well so the shot is nicely cold and the sour apple liqueur is evenly distributed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Washington Apple taste like?

The shot tastes sweet-tart of green apple with a fine cranberry note and a hint of whisky.

Which whisky belongs in it?

Classically a mild Canadian whisky is used, which blends well with the fruity apple liqueur.

Can I also mix the Washington Apple as a longdrink?

Yes, with more cranberry juice and ice in a large glass it turns into a fruity longdrink.

Ingredients

  • Canadian whisky2 cl
  • Sour apple liqueur2 cl
  • Cranberry juice2 cl
  • Ice cubesas needed