A traditional apple martini uses vodka, you can use gin or tequila depending on your preference. The beauty of the apple martini, though, lies in the garnish—granny smith apples are the perfect contrast to this cocktail’s warm color. In order to get it just right, here’s what you’ll need to know about making an apple martini.
Ingredients for an Apple Martini
-2 ounces of your favorite vodka
-1/4 ounces of green apple schnapps/apple liqueur
-1/4 ounce of lemon juice
-Ice
-Apple slice, for garnish
The Best Way to Chill Glasses
Keeping your martini glasses chilled when you’re making apple martinis is crucial for serving them up in an ice-cold fashion. To chill glasses, put them in your freezer for at least an hour (or overnight) before pouring your drink. This will keep your drink from getting watered down as you serve it and give it that nice, crisp apple taste! You’ll love mixing things up with this apple martini!
Instructions
1. Fill a shaker with your ingredients and a generous amount of ice.
2. Shake well for about 20 seconds.
3. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with an apple slice.
How to Make a Traditional Apple Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of your favorite vodka
- 1/4 ounces of green apple schnapps/apple liqueur
- 1/4 ounces of lemon juice
- ice
- apple sliced (for garnish )
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with your ingredients and a generous amount of ice.
- Shake well for about 20 seconds.
- Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
Notes
Keeping your martini glasses chilled when you’re making apple martinis is crucial for serving them up in an ice-cold fashion. To chill glasses, put them in your freezer for at least an hour (or overnight) before pouring your drink. This will keep your drink from getting watered down as you serve it and give it that nice, crisp apple taste! You’ll love mixing things up with this apple martini!