Absolut Apple Highball Cocktail
Crisp, bright, and gently tart — the Absolut Apple Highball mixes vodka, sour apple schnapps, and apple juice topped with lemon-lime soda for a refreshing, lightly fizzy sip that’s perfect for casual gatherings or sunny afternoons.
Born from the 1990s wave of fruit-forward vodka drinks, the Absolut Apple Highball blends Swedish vodka purity with playful American schnapps sweetness. It’s easygoing, colorful, and instantly crowd-friendly.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Absolut Vodka – smooth, clean base spirit that keeps the flavors crisp.
- Sour Apple Pucker – adds tang and color for that neon-green pop.
- Apple Juice – brings natural sweetness and body.
- Lemon-Lime Soda – lifts the drink with bubbles and citrus brightness.
Equipment
Collins glass, jigger, bar spoon, ice.
Why You’ll Love It
It’s sweet-tart and sparkling, with the right balance between fruit and fizz — a modern highball that stays light, lively, and fun to make.
Substitutions & Variations
- Swap in apple cider for a warmer autumn take.
- Use sparkling apple water instead of soda for lower sugar.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for extra tartness.
Helpful Tips
- Chill all ingredients before mixing to keep fizz alive.
- Garnish with a thin apple wheel for color.
- Great as a pitcher serve — just add soda last before pouring.
Absolut Apple Recipe
Type of Glass
Collins Glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz.
- 1 1/2 oz. Absolut Vodka®
- 3 oz. Apple Juice
Directions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add Absolut Vodka and Dekuyper Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps.
- Pour in the Apple Juice and top with Lemon-Lime Soda.
- Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with an apple slice or lime wheel and serve immediately.
The Absolut Apple Highball delivers crisp apple sparkle with minimal effort — proof that simple, balanced cocktails never go out of style.
