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Caramel Apple Butterscotch Cocktail

Caramel apple butterscotch cocktail with a chilled coupe glass, a caramel drizzle set ahead of time, and a quick shake for a smooth, golden-amber pour. Made with butterscotch schnapps, apple vodka, apple cider, and a caramel vodka splash for a sweet, spiced finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill/Set time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel drizzle inside glass
  • 1 tbsp caramel sauce Use for the inside-glass drizzle; chilled glass helps it set.
Cocktail base
  • 2 oz butterscotch schnapps
  • 1.5 oz apple vodka Or use regular vodka.
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 0.5 oz caramel vodka Or use 1 tbsp caramel sauce.
  • 1 oz cream or half-and-half Optional for a creamier version.
  • 1 ice for shaking Fill the shaker with ice.
Garnish
  • 1 thin apple slice
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 martini glass

Method
 

Prepare the caramel glass
  1. Drizzle caramel sauce inside a chilled coupe or martini glass and refrigerate to set for 10 minutes, until the coating looks glossy and clingy.
  2. Keep the glass chilled in the refrigerator while you prepare the cocktail so the drink goes in cold.
Shake and strain
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice until it’s cold and frosty on the outside.
  2. Add butterscotch schnapps, apple vodka, apple cider, caramel vodka, and cream if using to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds with a firm up-and-down motion so the drink is well diluted and smooth.
  4. Double-strain into the prepared caramel glass to keep the texture silky and free of ice shards.
Garnish and serve
  1. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick, placing them so the aroma is visible as you serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Chill the coupe/martini glass first and drizzle the caramel thinly; it sets faster and leaves “streaks” as it runs down the inside. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 day, but the garnish won’t hold—shake fresh for best texture. Freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, use cream-less (skip the cream/half-and-half) and swap apple vodka for a lower-sugar vodka, keeping the same shake and garnish.