Caramel Apple Cocktail with Homemade Caramel Sauce
Enjoy the flavors of fall - in your cup! This sangria-esque cocktail is perfect for that Halloween party or Thanksgiving dinner - and it’s only FIVE ingredients, plus a recipe to top this decadent drink off with a homemade caramel drizzle!
Caramel Apple Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 6
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup caramel vodka
1 cup apple liquor
750 ml sparkling white wine
2 Granny Smith apples - sliced or diced (NOTE: If doubling the recipe, you do not need to double the amount of apples)
Caramel drizzle (homemade** or store-bought - optional)
DIRECTIONS
Combine all of the ingredients in a large pitcher.
Chill and serve topped with caramel drizzle. Enjoy!
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**Homemade Caramel Sauce
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons (1oz) unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add heavy cream, brown sugar, and salt. Stir well.
Bring to a gentle simmer and allow to cook for 4 minutes, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and mix in vanilla. Transfer to an air-tight jar for storage to cool until ready to serve.
Original recipe for the caramel apple cocktail found at Simple Joy.
Caramel sauce recipe from Baking Mischief.