How to Make an Apple Martini

Guide Note

Are you ready for a fresh twist to the typical vodka martini? The apple martini--also known as an "Appletini"--combines the sophistication of the classic James Bond drink with the fruit-filled flavors of summer cocktails. Our guide, How to Make an Apple Martini, will show you how easy it is to prepare this delicious beverage.

Table of Contents

Apple Martini Tips

  1. Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice while you prepare the cocktail.
  2. Measure the vodka and apple schnapps with a jigger for an accurate blend.
  3. Use a cocktail shaker to mix and chill the ingredients.
  4. Count to 10 as you shake the drink to mix it thoroughly.
  5. Try different garnishes like apple slices, pieces of sour apple candy, maraschino cherries or a cinnamon stick.
  6. Substitute one ounce of apple juice for one ounce of the vodka for a less potent, sweeter drink.

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Introduction

  • If you like the sweet, tart taste of Granny Smith apples, you'll love apple martinis, a vibrant green version of the traditional vodka martini.1 Typically created with a simple blend of vodka and apple schnapps, it's always "shaken, not stirred."2 After trying one, you'll definitely want this to be the way you get your "apple a day."

What You'll Need

  • Gather the following ingredients and drink mixing tools to create one apple martini.

Ingredients

Equipment

Making an Apple Martini

  • Now that you've got the proper ingredients and tools in place, you'll be able to mix a refreshing apple martini in less than five minutes.
  1. Place ice in your cocktail shaker.
  2. Measure the vodka with a jigger and add it to the shaker.
  3. Measure and pour the apple schnapps into the shaker.
  4. Place the top on the shaker and shake thoroughly to chill the ingredients.7
  5. Pour the apple martini into the glass, using a strainer to keep the ice in the shaker.
  6. Garnish the glass with a wedge of green apple.

Tips and Tricks

  • Impress your guests by dressing the apple martinis up with a few simple twists.
  1. Chill the glass while you create the drink to keep it colder longer.8
  2. To balance the tartness of the drink, rim the glass with sugar before adding the cocktail.9
  3. Garnish the drink with additional items like a sour apple candy, maraschino cherries, a cinnamon stick or even edible silver flakes.10

Variations

  • With quick-and-easy substitutions, you can create a variety of apple martini concoctions to keep your palate pleased.
  1. (Creative Commons photo by *Micky)
    (Creative Commons photo by *Micky)
    Substitute 1 ounce of apple juice for 1 ounce of the vodka to sweeten the drink.11
  2. Add 1 ounce ginger ale and a splash of lime juice to create a sour apple flavor.12

Red Apple Martini

  1. Use 1 ounce apple vodka in place of the vodka and apple schnapps.13
  2. Add 2 ounces of apple juice and 1 teaspoon grenadine syrup14

Candy Apple Martini

  1. Reduce the amount of vodka to 1 ounce.15
  2. Increase the amount of apple schnapps to 1 ounce.15
  3. Add 1/2 ounce butterscotch schnapps and 1 ounce cranberry juice.15

Apple Pie Martini

  1. Swap the regular vodka for 3 ounces of Vanilla vodka.16
  2. In place of the apple schnapps, add 1/2 ounce of Calvados brandy and 1/2 ounce dry vermouth.17

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References for How to Make an Apple Martini

  1. ↑ Produce Oasis: Granny Smith Apple Information
  2. ↑ The Straight Dope: The Difference Between Shaken and Stirred  WARNING: Pop-ups
  3. ↑ Grand Wine Cellar: DeKuyper schnapps Sour Apple Pucker
  4. ↑ CB2.com: Stainless Steel Double Jigger
  5. ↑ Amazon.com: Stainless Steel Cocktail Strainer
  6. ↑ Crate and Barrel: Martini Glasses
  7. ↑ About.com: How to Shake Cocktails  WARNING: Pop-ups
  8. ↑ About.com: How to Chill Glassware  WARNING: Pop-ups
  9. ↑ The Martini Diva: How to Rim a Cocktail Glass  WARNING: Ad-Heavy
  10. ↑ EdibleGold.com: Edible Silver Flakes
  11. ↑ DrinksMixer.com: Apple Martini Recipe
  12. ↑ Cocktail Times: Sour Apple Martini Recipe
  13. ↑ DrinksMixer.com: Red Apple Martini Recipe
  14. ↑ Lollicup USA: Grenadine Syrup
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 DrinksMixer.com: Candy Apple Martini Recipe
  16. ↑ DrinksMixer.com: Apple Pie Martini Recipe
  17. ↑ DrinkFocus.com: Calvados Apple Brandy Information

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