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Poison Apple Cocktail Recipe: Spooky Halloween Drink Tutorial

Halloween calls for a sip of the Poison Apple cocktail. This bright, tempting drink is deceptively strong — one too many could leave you feeling as sleepy as Snow White.

Poison apple by the little epicurean

A sweet cocktail with a surprising kick.

Simple to make and full of seasonal flavor, this cocktail is a festive addition to any Halloween gathering.

Poison Apple Cocktail

Poison Apple

Only three ingredients are needed.

Inspired by the Washington Apple cocktail and a fondness for Snow White, this version keeps things easy while leaning into bright apple and cranberry flavors.

This drink leans sweet, so sip responsibly — it is stronger than it tastes.

Poison Apple Cocktail Ingredients

Three-Ingredient Cocktail

Whisky

  • Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is recommended, but any whiskey or bourbon will work.
  • For stronger apple notes, try an apple-flavored whisky.

Sour Apple Schnapps

  • Don’t worry about the neon green color — sour apple schnapps brings bright Granny Smith apple flavor that defines the drink.
  • Multiple brands are available; choose one you like.

Cranberry Apple Juice

  • A cranberry-apple blend balances the sweetness and adds color; Ocean Spray Cran-Apple is a common choice.
  • Adjust the amount to taste.
Poison Apple Cocktail

Scale Up for a Punch Bowl

This recipe scales easily for a crowd. Mix the three ingredients in advance and keep chilled until serving.

For 12 servings: 3 cups (24 oz) whiskey + 1.5 cups (12 oz) sour apple schnapps + 4.5 cups (36 oz) cranberry-apple juice.

Pair this punch with other seasonal drinks or serve it as the star of a Halloween spread.

Cheers, and Happy Halloween!

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Poison Apple Cocktail

By Maryanne Cabrera
Halloween calls for a sip of the Poison Apple cocktail. This bright, tempting drink is deceptively strong — one too many could leave you feeling as sleepy as Snow White.

Yield: serves 1, multiply as needed

Servings: 1
Poison Apple Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey, or whiskey of choice
  • 1 oz Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps
  • 3 oz Cranberry Apple Juice, or more to taste
  • Maraschino cherry, to garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour in the whiskey, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry-apple juice. Stir with a spoon until very cold.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is easy to scale for a punch bowl. Mix the three components ahead of time and keep the punch chilled until serving.

Measurements for 12 servings: 24 oz (3 cups) whiskey + 12 oz (1.5 cups) sour apple schnapps + 36 oz (4.5 cups) cranberry-apple juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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