Poison Apple Cocktail

The Foodies' KitchenOctober 23, 2025

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This shimmering cocktail is what we imagine the Evil Queen would serve at her castle: a blend of pomegranate, apple, lime, and cinnamon that tastes as good as it looks. Our Poison Apple is sweet, tart, and just a little dangerous, with edible glitter swirling through each sip like a potion under candlelight. It’s a drink that captures everything we love about October: moody evenings, cozy flavors, and a touch of playful magic.

In this recipe, we use apple nectar instead of apple cider, since it’s easier to find locally in Guatemala and adds the same fruity depth without the tanginess of cider. The result is a balanced cocktail with a silky texture, and a bright apple note that complements the cinnamon perfectly. Served in a coupe glass, this sparkling crimson drink is made for slow sips, candlelight, and a bit of mystery.

Helga & Kitty

Poison Apple Cocktail

Serves 1 cocktail

Ingredients:
1 ½ oz vodka
½ oz lime juice
½ oz apple cider (or appe nectar)
1 ½ oz pomegranate juice
½ oz cinnamon simple syrup
edible glitter, optional
ice, for shaking

Ingredients, for the cinnamon simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
3 cinnamon sticks

Directions:

For the syrup, In a small pot, add the water and sugar. Bring it to a simmer and move until the sugar has completely dissolved. Add the cinnamon sticks and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes. Cover, remover from the heat and let is steep for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours. Transfer to a glass bottle or jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can use this syrup for cocktails or to sweeten your coffee.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients one by one. Shake for 20 seconds.
Serve in a coupe glass.

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