Toffee Apple Sour is one of my favorites in the autumn. This cocktail captures the sweet, tangy nostalgia of toffee apples, but with a grown-up twist.
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Toffee Apple Sour Cocktail Recipe
Toffee Apple Sour is a playful, dessert-inspired cocktail. It balances the sweet richness of toffee with the tartness of apple. For anyone who loves autumn-inspired flavors or nostalgic sweets, the alcoholic drink is a must-try.
The drink blends a comforting dessert-like sweetness with refreshing citrus sourness. Whether sipped at Halloween gatherings, fall get-togethers, or just as a weeknight treat, this cocktail brings coziness to any setting.
The cocktail pairs beautifully with apple crumble, apple crisp, apple fritters, or apple turnovers. Cheese platters, especially those featuring salty, nutty, or creamy cheeses, are also a good choice.
The drink goes well with a platter of smoked meats, hearty sandwiches, or a light salad with citrus or walnuts. For a new experience, try dark chocolate desserts, yogurts, or mascarpone-based sweets.
Here’s how to make the toffee apple sour:
Toffee Apple Sour
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 oz apple brandy (or calvados)
- 1 oz toffee liqueur (or butterscotch schnapps)
- ¾ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 egg white or 20 ml aquafaba for vegan version
- Ice cubes
- Apple slice or dehydrated apple wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except ice) to a cocktail shaker. Shake hard for 15 seconds to whip the egg white.
- Add ice and shake again for 15–20 seconds until well chilled and frothy.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with an apple slice or dusting of nutmeg.
Notes
- To make it lighter, reduce simple syrup or use sugar-free syrup.
- For extra aroma, flame an apple peel over the glass before serving.
- Use apple schnapps instead of brandy, butterscotch syrup if you don’t have liqueur.
Variations
Here’re some popular versions of this toffee apple sour:
- Salted Caramel Apple Sour adds a pinch of flaky sea salt and a salted caramel drizzle for an irresistible sweet-savory kick.
- Spiced Apple Sour mixes in cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to deliver extra warmth and complexity, perfect for chilly nights.
- Maple Toffee Apple Sour uses maple syrup in place of simple syrup for a richer, woody sweetness.
- Apple Cider Sour swaps out plain apple juice for fresh apple cider, adding depth and a hint of autumn spice.
- Butterscotch Apple Sour blends butterscotch liqueur with toffee vodka for an even creamier, more decadent result.
- Vegan Version replaces egg white with aquafaba for the same creamy texture, but entirely plant-based.
- Crumble-Topped Toffee Apple Sour finishes with a rim of crumbled cookies or granola to create a dessert-like experience.
- Bourbon Addition substitutes bourbon for the vodka or whiskey, introducing oaky, caramel notes for added richness.