A fall spin on the classic Old Fashioned, this Caramel Apple Old Fashioned is the perfect fall cocktail. Made with apple brandy, sweet caramel sauce, and a slight fizz from lemon-lime soda, you are sure to love this cozy drink.
Add this seasonal twist on a classic cocktail to your fall bucket list with the marriage of two fall favorites: apple and caramel. This recipe uses apple brandy instead of the traditional bourbon found in the old fashioned, plus the addition of a few other ingredients that make this cocktail smooth and delicious. The perfect blend of caramel and apple flavors, this will become a staple during the crisp fall days and beyond.
Apple Caramel Old Fashioned Ingredients
Just five ingredients are needed for this fall old fashioned. For ingredient measurements, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Angostura bitters: This is the most common kind of bitters, with notes of clove and cinnamon. See more on bitters below.
- Lemon lime soda: Like 7Up or Sprite, soda will add a refreshing fizz to your cocktail.
- Apple brandy: Calvados Apple Brandy is a popular brand and would be delicious in this fall drink.
- Caramel sauce: Use store-bought or make your own, the sweat and gooey sauce sets this cocktail apart.
- Apple slice: Thin slices are ideal for easy muddling and garnish.
What are Bitters
Bitters are a staple of any old fashioned. The cocktail spirit is infused with fruit, roots, and herbs. Just a few dashes go a long way to add flavor in cocktails, so this is a great ingredient to keep on your bar cart. Another classic cocktail with bitters is the timeless Manhattan Drink Recipe.
Caramel Apple Old Fashioned Recipe
With our step-by-step instructions, you will be sipping this fall delight in no time. This is a brief overview of how simple this recipe comes together. For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add the ingredients to the glass. Add the caramel sauce, bitters, apple slice, and lemon-lime soda to the glass you will be serving the drink.
- Muddle the ingredients. Gently muddle the ingredients using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Fill the glass with ice. Then add the apple brandy.
- Top with more soda and enjoy!
How to Serve
Serve your caramel apple old fashioned cocktail in a rocks glass or glass tumbler. Add an apple slice to dress up your drink with a crisp garnish.
Other Fall Cocktails
If fall is in full swing where you live (or if you’re wishing it was) try some of these other delicious fall flavors.
If you try this apple caramel old fashioned recipe or any of our other delicious cocktails, leave a comment and let us know how you liked it. We love hearing from you!
Caramel Apple Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- couple dashes of Angostura bitters
- 1 thin apple slice
- 1 teaspoon caramel sauce
- lemon lime soda, 7-Up or Sprite
- 2 ounces apple brandy ex. Calvados
Instructions
- Add the caramel sauce to the glass.
- Add a couple of dashes of bitters.
- Add the apple slice.
- Add a splash of the lemon lime soda
- Muddle the ingredients
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the apple brandy.
- Top up with the lemon lime soda.
- Drink and enjoy!
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