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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.
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Apple Martini Tips
- Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice while you prepare the cocktail.
- Measure the vodka and apple schnapps with a jigger for an accurate blend.
- Use a cocktail shaker to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Count to 10 as you shake the drink to mix it thoroughly.
- Try different garnishes like apple slices, pieces of sour apple candy, maraschino cherries or a cinnamon stick.
- 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.Produce Oasis: Granny Smith Apple Information Typically created with a simple blend of vodka and apple schnapps, it's always "shaken, not stirred."The Straight Dope: The Difference Between Shaken and Stirred After trying one, you'll definitely want this to be the way you get your "apple a day."
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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.
- Place ice in your cocktail shaker.
- Measure the vodka with a jigger and add it to the shaker.
- Measure and pour the apple schnapps into the shaker.
- Place the top on the shaker and shake thoroughly to chill the ingredients.About.com: How to Shake Cocktails
- Pour the apple martini into the glass, using a strainer to keep the ice in the shaker.
- Garnish the glass with a wedge of green apple.
- YouTube Video: How to Make an Apple Martini (Time: 3:23)
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Tips and Tricks
- Impress your guests by dressing the apple martinis up with a few simple twists.
- Chill the glass while you create the drink to keep it colder longer.About.com: How to Chill Glassware
- To balance the tartness of the drink, rim the glass with sugar before adding the cocktail.The Martini Diva: How to Rim a Cocktail Glass
- Garnish the drink with additional items like a sour apple candy, maraschino cherries, a cinnamon stick or even edible silver flakes.EdibleGold.com: Edible Silver Flakes
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Variations
- With quick-and-easy substitutions, you can create a variety of apple martini concoctions to keep your palate pleased.
- Substitute 1 ounce of apple juice for 1 ounce of the vodka to sweeten the drink.DrinksMixer.com: Apple Martini Recipe
- Add 1 ounce ginger ale and a splash of lime juice to create a sour apple flavor.Cocktail Times: Sour Apple Martini Recipe
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Red Apple Martini
- Use 1 ounce apple vodka in place of the vodka and apple schnapps.DrinksMixer.com: Red Apple Martini Recipe
- Add 2 ounces of apple juice and 1 teaspoon grenadine syrupLollicup USA: Grenadine Syrup
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Apple Pie Martini
- Swap the regular vodka for 3 ounces of Vanilla vodka.DrinksMixer.com: Apple Pie Martini Recipe
- In place of the apple schnapps, add 1/2 ounce of Calvados brandy and 1/2 ounce dry vermouth.DrinkFocus.com: Calvados Apple Brandy Information
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More Apple Martini Recipes
- Food Network: Apple Martini with Sour Apple Hard Candy
- Idrink.com: Green Apple Martini Drink Recipe
- Webtender.com: Apple Martini
- Bartv.com: Sour Apple Martini
- My Recipes: Sour Apple Martini
- Swank Martini: Sour Apple Martini Recipe
- Canadian Living: Rotten Apple Martini
