One sip of this wickedly delicious cocktail, and you might just fall under its spell! Inspired by the classic fairytale, the Poison Apple brings a hauntingly good twist to your Halloween celebrations. This enchanting cocktail combines the rich, fruit-forward flavors of semi-dry red wine with smooth Apple Brandy, fresh apple cider, and a splash of lemon juice for a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, tart, and crisp autumn flavors. For this recipe, we recommend our Simply Red for its rich red fruit character or Coastline Red Blend for a softer, more approachable sip. With its deep ruby-red color and festive apple garnish, this cocktail is almost too tempting to resist. Whether you’re hosting a haunted gathering, enjoying a Halloween movie marathon, or mixing up something special for a crisp fall evening, the Poison Apple is sure to be a spellbinding addition to your spooky season!
Ingredients
- 3 oz Simply Red or Coastline Red Blend wine
- 1 oz Apple Brandy
- 2 oz fresh apple cider
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- Thin red apple slices for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the Apple Brandy, fresh apple cider, and lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Slowly pour in the red wine and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a thin slice of red apple for a wickedly tempting finishing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
