Sweet Addiction
My latest addiction is drinking a caramel cocktail made with caramel sauce lovingly prepared by Carla from Yarra Valley Cookies. She shared the secret of her delicious caramel sauce with me which was using fresh Jersey milk then partiently cooking it down for 5 hours.
The result is magnificant and a strong endorsement for buying fresh local ingredients handled the traditional way by artisans who know their craft and who make top shelf premium produts.
Craft Cocktails
Mixing classic and craft cocktails is part of “my jam” so I was keen to try her caramel sauce and create a luscious caramel cocktail as a weekend treat. I had so much fun I eneded up mixing three sweet and creamy concoctions which are perfect for those with a sweet tooth or anyone looking to add a touch of luxury to their glass.
Apple Caramel Drinks
There is a caramel apple drink for everyone. The caramel cocktail and mocktail recipes below combine the tart flavours of apple, spice notes of chocola syrup with the rich flavors of caramel resulting in a smooth and velvety drink that is both sweet and savory. The addition of a caramel sugar rim on the glass enhances the presentation of these drinks.
Caramel Calvados Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 60ml Calvados
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 25ml Caramel sauce
- 15ml Chocola simple syrup
- apple
- ice
Instructions:
- Cut down one side of the apple to make a 1 cm thick slice
- Place flat side down and slice thinly
- Trim the ends and pick up 1/3 of the apple (5-6 slices) on a cocktail pick
- Fan out skewered apple slices for the garnish
- Combine ice calvados juice syrup and caramel in a cocktail shaker
- Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with apple fan
Caramel Apple Fizz:
Ingredients:
- 60ml Apple juice
- 30ml Caramel sauce
- 15ml Chocola simple syrup
- 15ml Lemon juice
- 70 ml Club soda.
- apple or lemon peel
- ice
Instructions:
- Roll apple or lemon peel into the shape of a rose and pin with a cocktail stick
- In a shaker, combine ice apple juice, caramel sauce, and lemon juice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Roll lemon peel into the shape of a rose and pin rose with a cocktail stick
- Top it off with club soda and garnish with apple or lemon ros
Caramel Apple Mimosa:
Ingredients:
- 30ml Apple juice
- 30ml Caramel sauce
- 15ml Chocola simple syrup
- 90 ml sparkling wine or champagne (non-alcoholic sparkling cider can be used as a substitute)
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the champagne flute or glass
- Drizzling the caramel sauce around the inside of the champagne glass.
- Next pour chocola syrup into the bottom of the champagne flute or glass
- Using the back of a spoon slowly pour the apple juice into the glass over the chocola syrup .
- Slowly pour the sparkling wine or champagne over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
- Give it a gentle stir to mix the flavors together.
- Garnish with apple slice
- Serve and enjoy
Its better for everyone to buy local so I hope you enjoy trying out these caramel cocktails.
Cheers!