This Sour Apple Martini is a sweet and tangy flavor with vibrant green color, which makes it visually appealing and perfect for parties or special occasions. Serve in a chilled martini glass garnished with a slice of fresh apple for an elegant touch.
This iconic cocktail, also known as an appletini, is the perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors that will wake up your taste buds.
In the fall, when I’m not sipping on Bourbon Apple Cider, my go-to choice is the Sour Apple Martini.
The apple flavor from a sour apple martini reminds me of a green apple jolly rancher or biting into a Granny Smith apple. Both have a similar taste, but in the form of a refreshing beverage.
Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to relax with a delicious drink at home, the Sour Apple Martini is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
With its vibrant green color and crisp apple taste, this cocktail captures the true essence of autumn.
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What is an Appletini?
A cocktail that combines the crisp and refreshing taste of apples with the smoothness of vodka. This drink has gained popularity over the years, especially during the fall season when apple flavors are in high demand.
Why You’ll Love this Apple Martini Recipe
- Refreshing and crisp flavor!
- Easy to make with simple ingredients!
- Perfect balance of sweetness and tartness!
- Great for any occasion!
Sour Apple Martini Ingredients
- Vodka
- Sour apple liqueur
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Apple Slice for garnish
Recipe Variations
- Swap lime juice with lemon juice to make it more tangy and cut down on tartness.
- Add a splash of caramel vodka for a caramel apple flavor.
- Add a splash of cranberry juice for a festive twist.
How to Make Sour Apple Martini
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the Apple pucker, vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.
Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled. Strain and pour into a martini glass.
Garnish with an apple slice. Cheers!
Recipe Tips
- Use high quality ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less sour apple liqueur to suit your preference.
- Chill your martini glass for 30 minutes in the freezer beforehand.
FAQs
Yes, you can use your favorite brand of vodka.
Of course! Substitute the vodka and sour apple pucker with sparkling water and apple juice.
You can add a cinnamon sticks or rim the glass with caramel and sugar for extra sweetness.
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Recipe
Sour Apple Martini
Ingredients
- 4 oz. vodka
- 4 oz. sour apple liqueur
- 2 oz. lime juice
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Apple Slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Apple pucker, vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled.
- Strain and pour into a martini glass.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
- Cheers!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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