2/10/2024 0 Comments Applejack cider cocktailSo, in the spirit of the fall and with all of those beautiful apples hanging around orchards across our state, I share 3 different cocktails, all featuring Applejack as the primary spirit. The cider spirit with cider finish (Jersey) was delightful, the one with the shaken egg white (Sour) was full of depth and character, and the the smash with the muddled mint leaves was perfect. I tried three recipes in all and loved every one of them. It has a very nice aroma, nice and beautiful fall-like taste and is delicious. It tastes like whiskey that has been infused with apples, or at least something like that. ![]() Anything that made our Founding Fathers happy, probably could make me happy too…right? So armed with a few great recipes, I decided to venture down to the store to find me a bottle.Īpplejack tastes like it sounds is the best way I can put it. Apparently applejack had been VERY popular during Colonial times and was consumed throughout the New England states in large amounts. There, I said it.Īs I read about the rich Applejack history in our country, my interest was more than piqued. Note: I DO appreciate the recent renaissance in hard cider. Cider that has been fermented and then double distilled, which increases the alcohol content and becomes more “spirit-like.” What was this brandy/cognac/whiskey and why on earth would anyone drink it? People who drink this have be of the same ilk as those that buy “hazlenut infused” coffee beans right? In other words…heretics!!īut, because Ruhlman posted on it, and a few times at that, I figured I would poke around.Īpplejack is essentially (from what I can tell) “hard” hard-cider. So when I saw Michael Ruhlman do a mini-series of cocktail posts on Applejack, I was part flumoxed, part curious, and part scared. I get that its real, but still find it a little hard to comprehend. Reminds me of those that can’t digest milk. Learn how your comment data is processed.I typically equate hard cider with wimpy and/or gluten free drinkers. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Required fields are marked * Recipe rating ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ Your email address will not be published. Hope you love this recipe!! Don't forget to PIN IT for later! Print ![]() Slowly pour the hot apple cider over the whiskey and serve with an apple slice or cinnamon stick. Then pour a shot of peanut butter whiskey in your drink glass. Add in 2 cinnamon sticks (if you have them) to amp up the flavor.ĭress the rim of your glass with the creamy peanut butter and cinnamon brown sugar. Just leave it on low for about 3-4 minutes to heat up slowly. This is important as you don't want to bring it to a boil, because the apple cider will start to denature and separate. Pour however much cider you will need for the drinks (¾ cup= ~1 drink). To make this peanut butter apple cider drink you will first need to warm up the apple cider. Simply just dip the glass in the peanut butter first (creamy peanut butter is preferred), then dip in cinnamon brown sugar. It's such an easy technique that will really impress guests and it looks realllllly pretty. To give this drink a little more jazz, I decided to put a peanut butter and cinnamon brown sugar rim on the glass. If I haven't convinced you to try it yet, you should try it in a peanut butter and jelly cocktail. So many people ask me.what does it taste like? People liked it so much they decided to make it a business and here we are. Apparently the inventors of Skrewball live in Southern California and owned a bar where one of the shots was whiskey and peanut butter. Skrewball was the first brand on the market and, to be honest, I think it is superior as well. Here are a couple brands that I found at my local Meijer for peanut butter whiskey: I don't even like whiskey, but this skrewball peanut butter whiskey is no joke! ![]() If you guys haven't tried peanut butter whiskey yet, what are you waiting for?! Sean has really been getting into whiskey drinks lately, so this is a drink that we can both enjoy. I love this recipe mainly because a hot alcoholic drink is always intriguing when the temps get below 60. I've been making this hot peanut butter apple cider cocktail for us and it's sooo tasty. ![]() Since moving to our new house, we've been taking some cocktails on our nightly walk around the neighborhood. Enjoy this hot apple cider peanut butter whiskey drink on a crisp fall afternoon as a delightful treat. The combination of peanut butter and apples is a classic combination.
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