Autumn Apple Sidecar

Turn a classic sidecar into a fun fall sidecar with apple brandy and apple cider! A dash of optional Holiday Pie Bitters completes the whole holiday feel!

Autumn Apple Sidecar

A delightful twist on the classic sidecar cocktail, infused with the flavors of apple brandy and apple cider, perfect for the autumn season.

4.97 from 71 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces Apple Brandy
  • 3/4 ounce orange liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider
  • 1/8 teaspoon Holiday Pie Bitters (optional, or other bitters)
  • apple slice (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Fill a coupe glass with ice to chill.
  2. In a shaker combine apple brandy, orange liqueur, lemon juice, apple cider, and a dash of bitters (if using).
  3. Fill shaker 3/4 with ice, add a lid and shake for 20-30 seconds.
  4. Dump ice from cocktail glass and pour in strained cocktail.
  5. Garnish with an apple slice.