Sweet and fizzy, this Crown Royal Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale is a fun and festive cocktail that’s great any time of year! Just a few simple ingredients stand between you and a satisfying, ice cold drink!
Whether you want something cold and refreshing in the spring and summer, love the apple flavor in the fall, or lean into the green and red color combination around the holidays, this cocktail made with Crown Royal is your new go-to drink!
Just like my Whiskey Champagne Cocktail or my Crown Royal Peach Shooters, this incredibly easy beverage relies on the delicious flavor of Crown Royal to bring it all together.
This sweet and fizzy apple cocktail is the perfect drink for any time of year!
Why You’ll Love this Apple Cocktail
Not only does this drink benefit from the sweet taste of regal apples, it also mixes bubbly cranberry ginger ale to create a fun and fizzy experience.
The fruity flavors of apples and cranberry play off the signature flavor of Crown Royal whisky and extra warmth from the ginger ale. Want another Apple Whiskey drink? Try this Snapple Apple Whiskey!
Ingredients
With just a few simple ingredients, you can put together this tasty and elegant Crown Royal cocktail.
- Cranberry Ginger Ale – with its beautiful red color and distinctive cranberry flavor, this sweet and bubbly beverage is the ideal mixer for this cocktail.
- Crown Royal Apple – a smooth and slightly spicy whisky with notes of tart and crisp apples.
- Ice Cubes – this drink is best served nice and cold.
- Rosemary – for a pop of color and touch of aromatic flavor.
- Mint Leaf – pairs perfectly with the piney hints from the rosemary.
- Lime Slices – contributes some tangy citrus flavor to contrast the sweetness.
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Place a lime slice in the glass.
- Pour in 1 shot of Crown Royal.
Crown Royal is the magic ingredient in these fizzy apple cocktails. One shot should do you just fine, but feel free to adjust to your preference!
- Top off with Cranberry Ginger Ale. Garnish with rosemary and mint if desired.
This Crown Apple Cranberry drink will be a favorite for happy hour.
Crown Royal Cocktail FAQs
What is a Crownberry Apple cocktail?
Similar to this ginger ale cocktail, a Crownberry Apple is made with the simple combination of Apple Crown Royal and cranberry juice.
Great served on the rocks and garnished with an apple or lime wedge.
There are lots of options and variations for Crown Royal Apple mixed drinks!
What mixes well with Crown Royal Apple?
Anything sweet and bubbly makes for an especially good mixer for this tart whisky.
Try it with sparkling water (flavored or plain), apple cider, sparkling apple juice, any sparkling wine, cranberry juice (or any fruit juice!), or even a port wine.
Looking for peach Crown Royal mixed drinks?
Crown Royal Peach is another popular variation of the classic whisky, and these Crown Royal Peach Shooters are perfect to serve during the summer during BBQs, picnics, cookouts, pool parties, and more.
Crown Royal is a reliable whisky with lots of varieties that are perfect for making show stopping cocktails that are guaranteed to impress!
Popular Variations and Substitutions
- For even more cranberry flavor, add a dash of cranberry juice.
- Some apple juice or sparkling cider are also good options for increasing the fruity flavor of this drink.
- Garnish with an additional slice of lime or an apple wedge, or put a skewer through some cranberries.
- If you like it extra boozy, you can even add a splash of vodka or rum.
- This drink can be made with any kind of whisky, but the apple flavor from this variety of Crown Royal is what really elevates it!
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This flavorful and festive cocktail will become a new favorite, whether you’re serving guests or making something to wind down after a difficult day!
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Whisky Apple Cocktail Recipe
Crown Royal Apple Cranberry Ginger Ale
This fizzy and sweet apple cocktail made with Crown Royal Apple is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!
Ingredients
- Cranberry Ginger Ale
- Crown Royal Apple
- Ice Cubes
- Rosemary
- Mint Leaf
- Lime Slices
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Place a lime slice in the glass.
- Pour in 1 shot of Crown Royal Apple.
- Top off with Cranberry Ginger Ale.
- Garnish with a mint leaf & Rosemary.
Notes
- For additional garnish, arrange some cranberries on a skewer.
- Add a splash of cranberry juice or apple juice for additional flavor or to further dilute the whisky.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 79gFiber: 12gSugar: 57gProtein: 2g