Caramel Apple Vodka is one of the most delicious drinks you’ll ever have, and it’s perfect for taking shots, sipping over ice, or adding into a cocktail. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and unlike many infused alcohol recipes, only takes a couple of days to get the flavors all happy into the vodka. And bonus, it tastes EXACTLY like the favorite festival food that we all love!
Caramel Apple Vodka Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 large apple (or two small) peeled, cored, diced
- 2 cups vodka
Equipment:
- Heavy bottom sauce pan
- 1.5 pint mason jar
- bottle with lid
Directions:
- Peel, core and dice a large apple (or two small) and put into a 1.5 pint mason jar.
- In a saucepan, pour in the sugar and water and cook on medium high heat until it reaches a light amber color. DO NOT STIR. Just let it hang out and melt together and bubble away. Once it reaches the color of the caramel above, CAREFULLY pour over the apple mixture. Let sit 5 minutes
- Fill up the jar the rest of the way with vodka (about 2 cups, may take more or less depending on how much room the apples take.
- Let sit in the refrigerator three days. Open, drain and enjoy!
Want to give it as a gift? Pour it into a pretty bottle, add a label/tag and you’re good to go! It’s so simple, so delicious!
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Sue says
December 19, 2015 at 7:46 amHi Gina, This sounds soooo good. It also sounds to be very easy … well except for the sugar and water part, that might be a little tricky. But, I am still going to make this and my head is spinning with all of the ideas as to how this can be used. Imagine this in a vanilla milkshake !!!! WOW !!! I also like my ” spiked ” coffee every day at 3:00 PM and adding this to my coffee will be wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Cheryl Major says
December 19, 2015 at 10:43 amThat sounds so easy and delish . I am going to make some ! Thanks for the idea.!!
deb says
December 27, 2015 at 8:29 pmWow, I don’t drink because of medicine that I take so I never know what drinks or what kinds of alcohol taste good or not but I believe this will make an incredible gift for my friends and family that do indulge.Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with all of us! Cheers!!!!!!!
Katie says
December 7, 2016 at 8:01 pmThis is really tasty. Giving it as gifts this year. Question. Does it need to stay in the fridge after straining or can it go in the bar (room temp)
Gina Luker says
December 8, 2016 at 12:39 pmI kept ours in the refrigerator – because cold shots taste best. I’m sure it would be find on the bar though. Thanks!
Jeanie says
October 18, 2017 at 6:54 pmHow long does this keep? If I was to make it now (end of October) would it keep for Christmas presents? Thanks.
Gina Luker says
October 19, 2017 at 12:05 pmSure it would Jeanie, it’s alcohol which has a super long shelf life, it would make a great gift!
Jo Chamberlain says
October 12, 2018 at 7:19 amI wonder how this will turn out with stevia for low carb dieters? I am going to give it a try and keep you posted. Also, Gina thank you for such a fun, informative with so many wonderful ideas! I always get a smile on my face when I get a Shabby Creek Cottage email in my inbox!
Gina Luker says
October 15, 2018 at 12:35 pmAww, thanks so much Jo, you are so sweet and yes, please let me know how it turns out using Stevia 🙂
Jan B says
May 12, 2019 at 2:56 pmThis sounds so good. I definite want to make this. Do you know how long you can this will keep in the refrigerator?
Gina Luker says
May 13, 2019 at 9:01 amThanks Jan, it should last a good long time as it has alcohol in it but I am not sure to be honest 🙂