When this cocktail option popped up on my computer, it had Kelly (my daughter) written all over it. She has always loved apples. Apple cider is the main ingredient in this cocktail, providing the drink with the crisp and delicious flavor of apples. Once Kelly became a legal adult, she gravitated towards amaretto sours as her libation of choice, with its subtle almond taste and a hit of pucker in counterpoint to the sweet. The combination of apple, sweet, & sour is sure to resonate favorably with Kelly!

This Fall forward cocktail is made in a batch to serve an adult crowd. It works well for Halloween as well as many other Autumn events. Served cold, it offers a refreshing and crisp bite, just like the weather at this time of year!

Apple Amaretto Sours

Apple Amaretto Sours

(adapted from tasteofhome.com)

Total Time Required: 5 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup amaretto
• 750ml bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 6 lemon slices
• 6 3-inch cinnamon sticks

Directions:

Fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Add the amaretto, sparkling cider, and lemon juice to a pitcher and stir until well mixed.

Combine the ingredients in a pitcher.

Divide the mixture evenly among the glasses. Serve each cocktail with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.

Pour the cocktail into ice filled rocks glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge and cinnamon stick.

Cheers to Fall!  ~Linda

Apple Amaretto Sours (adapted from tasteofhome.com)  Total Time Required: 5 minutes, Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup amaretto
• 750ml bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 6 lemon slices
• 6 3-inch cinnamon sticks

Directions:

Fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Add the amaretto, sparkling cider, and lemon juice to a pitcher and stir until well mixed. Divide the mixture evenly among the glasses. Serve each cocktail with a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick.