Salted Caramel Apple Cidertini: A Thanksgiving Miracle!
Posted November 30, 2012
By Emily
While I know we’re edging into peppermint/eggnog/gingerbread weather, I just have to share an autumn cocktail I whipped up for Thanksgiving. I received a bottle of Caramel Smirnoff at the NYC Pie Potluck back in October, and had been trying to brainstorm ways to use it. I’m generally not much of a vodka drinker and this flavor in particular is quite sugary. A simple pairing of caramel vodka and cider seemed like a brilliant idea but ended up being too cloyingly sweet for my liking.
Thus the experimentation began!
First off, it needed to be cut with an unflavored alcohol. I’m a huge fan of Onyx Moonshine, and it was the perfect addition to this developing cidertini recipe. Salt was also a necessary add in. It cut the sweetness, and, let’s be real – who doesn’t like salted caramel?
We mixed a pitcher and poured it into several mason jars to bring along to the gathering. If you want to test out a serving for one, check out the recipe below!
- 1 oz Smirnoff Caramel
- 1 oz Onyx Moonshine
- 12 oz apple cider
- pinch of salt, a pinch of cinnamon
- 1 slice apple (garnish)
Drink up, friends!
I think I need to pay off my mortgage before trying this recipe. It seems like something that would turn into “Sorry, can’t come to work today. Watching 30 Rock and drinking Salted Caramel Apple Ciderinis ALL DAY”
Ugh I’m so behind on my Google Reader that I didn’t see this! The salted caramel. oh man. You are a wise woman. The Smirnoff alone was a bit sweet, so I like where your head’s at with this one ;) And, as always, there is no one I’d rather ask to a Pie Party than you!! xo