Gin Apple Pie Cocktail

Close up of three Gin Apple Pie Drinks on a gauzy piece of fabric with apples and cinnamon sticks before being consumed

Enjoy fall flavors by mixing up Gin Apple Pie Cocktails for a crowd! Start with homemade cinnamon-infused simple syrup. Combine gin, apple cider and the cinnamon-infused simple syrup in a cocktail shaker, and shake until combined. Pour over ice, and enjoy immediately. Flavorful with interesting floral notes, this 3-ingredient autumnal cocktail is bound to become a favorite, whether it's served at a party, a tailgate or on a random weeknight.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 930kcal

Ingredients

Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup (Makes 10 servings)

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 sticks cinnamon

Gin Apple Pie Cocktail (Makes 1)

2 oz. gin
3 oz. apple cider
¾ oz. cinnamon simple syrup

Cinnamon-Sugar Rim

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Lemon wedge

Instructions

Make the Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, measure out the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Add in the cinnamon sticks, and cover for 30 minutes to three hours. (The longer the simple syrup infuses, the more cinnamon-y it will become. Proceed with caution.)
When the syrup has finished infusing (and tastes good to you!), strain and pour into a mason jar. Refrigerate until time to make cocktails.

Make the Cocktail(s)

In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Run a lemon wedge over the rim of the glass(es) you plan on using, then dip the glass(es) into the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Set the glasses aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine your favorite gin, apple cider and the cinnamon-infused simple syrup.
Add ice, then shake vigorously until combined.
Pour over large ice cubes, and serve immediately.

Notes

Please note that the total time INCLUDES the shortest infusion time for the cinnamon-infused simple syrup. If you want a more cinnamon-y simple syrup, please allot the proper amount of time for that spice to infuse. I suggest making the simple syrup a day before the event.

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and mixed together quite easily. Just make sure not to overfill your cocktail shaker as you mix ‘em up.

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