The Washington apple is a cocktail with a delicious sweet apple taste and a sour tangy twist of cranberry. The two marry together in this delicious drink to create a cran-apple cocktail. 

This cocktail HAD to happen on the homemade Food junkie blog. We live in Washington the apple state, grow our own apples and are literally SURROUNDED by apple orchards.

We make fantastic apple cider with our neighbors every fall. Apple drinks are very popular here.

We love this apple drink and feel a special bond to it as we do all things apple. Also… Ocean Spray Cranberry juice is made in Washington.

So now you know why they mixed up the apples liqueur with cranberry juice. We love the cran apple combo!

I have read a tall tale or two about the history of this yummy apple drink. And…being from Washington I do not entirely disbelieve them. But! I’m not ready to set the ‘accidental fermented (rotten) apple story’ down as fact quite yet.

If YOU know the history of the Washington apple I’d love to hear it. Let’s just say once it was launched the apple found more and more devoteés until it is now a fairly popular bar drink and party shooter.

Dress the Washington apple up in a classy Martini glass as we did OR make it as a Washington Apple shot or Washington apple punch.

We have included the instructions for these variations down below in this post.

Also Try these Crown Royal Whiskey and Sour Apple Pucker recipes

Find our complete cocktail Recipe section here!

This sweet drink is easy to overindulge. The sugary taste is delicious and will make you thirstier.

Please drink responsibly. We suggest you drink a glass of water to satisfy your sugar and alcohol induced thirstiness. 🙂

Washington Apple Recipe:

Ingredients:

This is a VERY easy drink to make. All three of the ingredients are in a one to one proportion so it’s simple to remember.

Ingredients notes:

1. Use a sweetened cranberry juice or Cran-apple juice may also be used.
2. We made this a crown royal apple drink recipe. However, If all you have on hand is unflavored crown royal that will work fine in this drink.
3. The Sour apple pucker (Or any apple schnapps) is the key to the apple flavor in this recipe. It blends beautifully with the cranberry juice and Canadian whiskey.

The Process:

Here is a visual walkthrough of this cocktail recipe. Please also watch our video demonstration and red the printable recipe card for further information on how to make this delicious crown apple drink.

Washington Apple Punch:

This is a great recipe to turn into a punch for your party guests. Here’s How:

1. In a large punch bowl add the ingredients.
2. multiply the drink ingredients by the number of servings you wish to make.
3. To dilute the alcohol in this punch and have a delicious party drink add ice and Top the punch off with your favorite clear soda or cranberry juice.

Washington Apple Shot:

Serving shots to a small group is a great way to make this cocktail.

• This apple cocktail is easily served in a 2 oz. shot glass.
• Just cut the recipe amount in half for each shot.
• make the recipe as directed.
• Top your shot with the cranberry juice or a clear soda if desired.

Yield: 1 cocktail

The Washington Apple Drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

The Washington apple is a cocktail with a delicious sweet apple taste and a sour tangy twist of cranberry. The two marry together in this delicious drink to create a cran-apple cocktail. 

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Ingredients

• 1 oz crown royal Apple
• 1 oz sour apple pucker
• 1 oz cranberry juice

Instructions

Cocktail Instructions:

Set your glass in the fridge to chill ahead

Add ice to your cocktail shaker

Pour in the measured apple pucker, whisky and cranberry juice.

Shake at least 30 seconds until the chaker is very cold.

Pour your Washington apple drink into your chilled glass

Garnish:

Set one slice of juicy crisp apple in the side of your glass.

Notes

For garnish:

1 Apple slice

Washington Apple Punch:

1. In a large punch bowl add the ingredients with ice.
2. multiply the drink ingredients by the number of servings you wish to make.
3. To dilute your alcohol in this punch and have a delicious party drink Top the punch off with your favorite clear soda or cranberry juice.

Washington Apple Shot:

This apple cocktail is easily served in a shot glass.

1. Cut the recipe amount in half for each shot
2. Make as directed.
3. Fill the shot glass to the top with the cranberry juice or a clear soda as desired.
4. Great for small groups!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 223 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 5mg Carbohydrates: 35g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 28g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 1g