Thread: Apple Pie Drink Recipe Alternatives

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Looking for some help with this before Saturday the 30th...

I very much want to try the apple pie recipe I saw posted here a while ago which calls for an entire fifth of 190 proof grain alcohol. Unfortunately here in MI, I dont have access to booze that strong. I do have access to some GREAT fresh MI cider though! I was thinking about trying to make this recipe using a combination of 100 proof vodka and captain morgan spiced rum. Anyone ever make any variation of this drink? I was also thinking brown sugar instead of the white would also be a great addition. Any help intoxicating my guests would be greatly appreciated

Link to the original recipe:
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The only problem I'd see replacing the everclear with vodka would be the initial burn vodka gives - which from the everclears I've tasted, I haven't had. Maybe try replacing it a smaller amount of vodka and some sort of schnapps? Apple Pucker might work. Not 100% sure though.

My all time favorite apple cider recipe is hot apple cider with ginger brandy and a cinnamon stick, it is an absolutle delicious fall drink!! And we are spoiled in Michigan with top notch fresh cider, YUM!

You can get away with just 100 proof Captain Morgan's. It adds a vanilla note to the drink. The Everclear that I used was 151 proof, can't get 190 proof in Iowa anymore.

Thanks for the replies. I think Im gonna try the 100 proof captain. Any thoughts on the brown sugar? I found a few similar recipes on the web with user comments saying they used 2 cups of brown and 1 cup of white sugar...

I say go for it, it shouldn't effect the taste that much, probably make it more caramel / molasses like, and smoother.

Originally Posted by discard

I say go for it, it shouldn't effect the taste that much, probably make it more caramel / molasses like, and smoother.

Discard, i just reread your recipe, did you really use (3) 750ml bottles in that batch? I may have to adjust my juice levels and just use 2 bottles, as I think that will be plenty for my party... Then again, if this stuff keeps in the fridge, might not be bad to have some for the upcoming MI winter...

Yes, I did use (3) 750ml per batch. It is sneaky stuff. My guests LOVE it!!

I made this recipe and it was a huge hit at my party. I called it Rotten apple punch. It does make a lot. If you want to substitute the everclear with Captain Morgans Spiced Rum, I am sure it would be just as good. And I think that the vodka would work well too. This is a very sweet punch but it taste's just like apple pie!

Apple Pie Liquor recipe
6 cansfrozen apple juice concentrate
18 cups water
1 gallon apple cider
750 ml Everclear® alcohol
7 cinnamon sticks
4 cups sugar
4 cups brown sugar

Take all the ingredients excluding the Everclear and combine in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Add the Everclear. Bottle and Enjoy!

Makes @ 13 liters.