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Caramel Apple Butterscotch Cocktail

Caramel apple butterscotch cocktail with a caramel-drizzled chilled coupe glass and a silky shake, served cold and garnished with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick. Butterscotch schnapps and apple cider create a warm, golden flavor while the quick shake keeps the texture smooth and frosty.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
chill 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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 creamier version)
  • ice for shaking
Garnish and glass prep
  • caramel sauce for drizzle inside the glass
  • thin apple slice for garnish
  • cinnamon stick for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker

Method
 

Drizzle and chill the glass
  1. Drizzle caramel sauce inside a chilled coupe or martini glass, then refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes, so the streaks cling to the glass.
  2. Keep the glass chilled while you assemble the drink so the cocktail stays cold during straining.
Shake and strain
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and build a cold base by leaving the shaker packed for better chilling.
  2. Add butterscotch schnapps, apple vodka, apple cider, caramel vodka, and cream if using to the shaker.
  3. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds with the shaker sealed to fully combine and chill the mixture.
  4. Double-strain into the prepared caramel-drizzled glass to remove ice and achieve a smooth finish.
Garnish
  1. Garnish with a thin apple slice and a cinnamon stick so the drink has a clear apple aroma on top.

Notes

Pro tip: chill the glass before drizzling so the caramel sets into clean lines instead of sliding. Store assembled cocktails in the refrigerator and serve within 2 hours for best flavor and texture (do not freeze). For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream or skip the cream entirely for a more crisp, spirit-forward drink.