We have been enjoying cooler temperatures and lower humidity here for the last few days.

This didn’t happen a minute too soon!  I am ready for fall!

As luck would have it, our landlords delivered a box full of apples from their orchard this weekend.

Of course, I used some for this super easy apple pie filling, but I wanted to do something a little more creative than apple sauce with the remainder.

I ended up using several apples to make apple cider.  Who would have thought homemade apple cider was so easy . . . and delicious?!

I’m especially impressed at the small amount of added sugar –in the form of a couple tablespoons of maple syrup.

I plan to discover a few fall-inspired cocktails using apple cider as a mixer.  I’m look forward to sharing those with you!

And speaking of cocktails . . .

I used a couple of those apples to infuse whiskey for this Apple Whiskey Cocktail.

I’m loving it and hope you do too!

ENJOY! – The Recipe Wench

Apple Whiskey Cocktail

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Meal type

Beverage

Apple whiskey cocktail features whiskey infused with fresh apples. Takes 24 hours advance planning but SO worth it! Enjoy!

Ingredients

Apple infused whiskey

• 2 Medium to large fresh apples, cored and cubed
• 2 Cups whiskey

Cocktail

• 2 Ounces apple infused whiskey
• 1/2 Ounce sweet vermouth
• 1/2 Ounce cherry liqueur
• Splash grenadine

Note

With just a little advance planning, you can serve your guests this delicious, homemade fall-inspired cocktail.  If desired, you can substitute maraschino cherry juice for the cherry liqueur and omit the grenadine.

Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

Directions

Step 1

To make the apple infused whiskey, start 24 hours ahead of time: Place cubed apples in ziplock. Add whiskey. Seal and allow to infuse for 24 hours.

Step 2

To make 1 cocktail: Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add apple infused whiskey, vermouth, cherry liqueur and grenadine. Shake until thoroughly chilled. Pour into ice-filled cocktail glass. Sip and enjoy!