Velvet Apple
A perfect winter cocktail! It doesn't get much simpler than the velvet apple. The roasty malt in the stout beer balances out the sweet hard cider in such a delicious way
Good afternoon, my friends! I'm popping in reeeeaaaaaally quick here for an easy recipe that's perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, and beyond!
My kids are off school all. week. All. Stinkin'. Week. I don't know who's idea this was but I think all three of us would like to sit them down and give them what for.
They're miserable. I'm miserable. Nothing is getting done. I need a drink.
It doesn't get much simpler than this. You can mix this up while you're cooking tomorrow, and your guests can do their own. Just set out some stout beers, and some hard cider, and keep it on ice. It's a one to one ratio.
I've dubbed it the "Velvet Apple" because it's inspired by the Black Velvet cocktail. A Black Velvet is equal parts Guinness and sparkling wine. I figured, if champagne works then I think apple cider would too. And it does! The sweet cider is balanced out by the roasty-malty notes in the stout beer. The two really bring out the best in each other!
We'll be sipping on these over the next few days for sure. It's a great winter drink. I hope you enjoy! And have a very happy Thanksgiving!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340.2 ml) stout beer
- 12 ounces (340.2 ml) hard apple cider
- 2 thin slices of apple, (for garnish)
Instructions
- Divide the hard cider equally between two chilled pint glasses
- Pour the stout beer over the cider. Top with a slice of apple.
What creative and delicious drink idea. I'm getting started on this tonight!
Hilarious!! And yep you deserve this drink girlfriend!
You definitely need a sip of this drink, Allie. And I'll be happy to join you, too. It's so easy to make and I'm sure every adult will enjoy this.
Allie, totally loving the idea of this drink.. 😀 i would love me a glass of this drink.. too good...the pictures are gorgeous as always... 🙂
Love this idea - and we just so happen to have both of these things on hand =) ~Vijay
Hehe, too cute 🙂 This drink sounds awesome, Allie! Love all the gorgeous photos! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving:)
This looks and sounds fabulous! I can't wait to try it. I also enjoy how the apple slice fits perfectly in the top of the glass 🙂 Man, all week, that is rough!! I at least got to send mine away Monday and Tuesday. Have a great Thanksgiving!!
Oh yum yum! I love the little apple slice you put on top of the drink. Such a nice touch!
What an awesome drink!! This needs to happen here Thursday night. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Beautiful photos..I love the apple on top! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
You need the drink lol! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving dear!!
There are days I feel like I could really use a drink, too! Unfortunately the baby inside isn't a big drinker 😉 Give me a few months though and I'm totally there!
Lol, just keep yourself boozed up to make it through the week, Allie. This velvet apple drink sounds amazing. I could easily go through a few pitchers of this, methinks.
Allie, you are hilarious! I guess I'm glad Phoebe at least had school for two days! My parents are here and my sister's family arrives tomorrow. . we'll have a packed house so bring on the drinks!! I'll take 3 please!! 🙂 love you girl and hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Who's cooking?
Thanks Alice! It's my first year NOT cooking in I don't even know how long. As much as I love to be in the kitchen, I'm relieved to have this year off! My sister-in-law's mom is having us over. Hope you enjoy, love!
You hit the nail on the head with this one, Allie! Easy to whip up, a full mouthful of flavor, and just enough "spirit" to make this holiday season bearable 😉 Now to find you a quiet closet to retreat to with a book and one of these!
Yes! I'll need it by the end of this week for sure! Thanks Lina 😉
Beautiful pictures. I'll pass this on to a few of my husbands work associates.
Thank you Chineka! Have a happy one dear!