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    Home » Cocktail » Appletini Cocktail

    Appletini Cocktail

    Last updated on June 16, 2022. Originally posted on June 16, 2022 By Elaine 10 Comments

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    This appletini cocktail recipe is made with vodka, sour apple liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. The ultimate combination of sour and sweet, this sour apple martini is the perfect cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day festivities and summer barbecues!

    Close up of the apple floating in the apple cocktails

    Doesn’t this colorful cocktail scream St. Patrick’s Day? It does for me. But you shouldn’t imbibe this cocktail only on St. Patrick’s day. You will surely enjoy it when you’re in the mood for something slightly sour yet delicious.

    My niece is a big appletini cocktail lover and although it’s not my go-to drink, I do enjoy imbibing one or two during cocktail parties.

    The combination of the different flavors meld beautifully with the apple flavor, making this appletini recipe a delicious and much loved classic drink.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • When I make sweet and sour mix for my cocktails, I usually use a 1:2 ratio. So 1 part sweet to 2 parts sour. The reason I do this is that I prefer my cocktails more sour than sweet.
    • Try the recipe first with my 1:2 ratio before you start adding more simple syrup. You might be surprised to learn that you don’t need cocktails to be as sweet as they are in bars and restaurants. If you don’t find it sweet enough, add simple syrup one teaspoon at a time until it’s to your liking.
    • There are many sour apple schnapps brands out there. I’m not loyal to any particular one, so use whichever brand you fancy. Dekuyper Sour apple pucker is also a great choice, along with green apple schnapps.
    • Want even more apple taste? Try Smirnoff green apple vodka instead of plain vodka.
    • Make your own simple syrup as it is very easy. Here’s how:
      • In a saucepan, add 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil on medium heat, lower to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool before you add to any cocktail.
    • For garnish, I use thin, Granny smith apple slices, but you can use any variety of apple.

    How to make the appletini cocktail

    Pre-step

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and get a measuring glass and two martini glasses. Cut two thin wheels from a Granny Smith apple for the garnish and set aside.

    After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the cocktail shaker.

    Step one

    Gather the simple ingredients – sour apple liqueur, vodka, lime, and simple syrup.

    Sour apple liqueur, vodka, lime and simple syrup with the shaker and glasses in the background

    Step two

    Measure 4 ounces vodka. (A)

    Step three

    Measure 4 ounces sour apple liqueur. (B)

    Vodka and sour apple poured with the bottles, shaker and glasses in the background

    Step four

    Measure 2 ounces lime juice. (C)

    Step five

    Measure 1 ounce simple syrup. (D)

    Lime juice and sweetener for the measured out with the shaker and glasses in the background

    Step six

    Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses. Float a slice of apple in each appletini cocktail.

    Thin martini glass filled with the apple drink in front of the martini glass behind that

    Here’s the vertical view of this apple martini recipe.

    Vertical view of the green cocktail in the classic martini glass

    Other colorful cocktails

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    I hope you enjoyed this sour appletini cocktail. It’s vibrant and delicious.

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

    If you’ve tried this recipe, I’d love the know what you thought about it in the comments below. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

    Sour apple cocktail in the classic martini glass

    Appletini Cocktail

    This appletini cocktail recipe is made with vodka, sour apple liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. The ultimate combination of sour and sweet, this sour apple martini is the perfect cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day festivities and summer barbecues!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American, Irish
    Keyword: appletini, appletini cocktail, sour appletini, sour appletini cocktail
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cocktails
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces vodka
    • 4 ounces sour apple liqueur
    • 2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 ounce simple syrup

    Garnish

    • 2 wheels granny smith apple (thinly sliced)

    Instructions

    • Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
    • Add vodka, sour apple liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup
      4 ounces vodka, 4 ounces sour apple liqueur, 2 ounces lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
    • Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide between the two glasses
    • Add garnish to glasses
      2 wheels granny smith apple
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    martini glass
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • When I make sweet and sour mix for my cocktails, I usually use a 1:2 ratio. So 1 part sweet to 2 parts sour. The reason I do this is that I prefer my cocktails more sour than sweet.
    • Try the recipe first with my 1:2 ratio before you start adding more simple syrup. You might be surprised to learn that you don’t need cocktails to be as sweet as they are in bars and restaurants. If you don’t find it sweet enough, add simple syrup one teaspoon at a time until it’s to your liking.
    • There are many sour apple schnapps brands out there. I’m not loyal to any particular one, so use whichever brand you fancy. Dekuyper Sour apple pucker is also a great choice, along with green apple schnapps.
    • Want even more apple taste? Try Smirnoff green apple vodka instead of plain vodka.
    • Make your own simple syrup as it is very easy. Here’s how:
      • In a saucepan, add 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil on medium heat, lower to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool before you add to any
    • For garnish, I use thin, Granny smith apple slices, but you can use any variety of apple.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Alison

      February 27, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      It’s been so long since I’ve enjoyed an Appletini. This one looks fantastic! Now I’ve got my weekend cocktail ready!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 28, 2020 at 9:41 am

        Yay!! I forgot how delicious they were when I started drinking them again. Thanks Alison!

        Reply
    2. Amelia

      February 27, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      YUM YUM YUM I am drooling over this! I don’t think I can wait any longer before I make this. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 28, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Thanks Amelia! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sally

      February 27, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      I’m not much of a mixed drink maker, but this looks too easy (and I love a bit of tart!) to pass up. With my Irish blood, I’ll have to celebrate with this green drink! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 28, 2020 at 9:40 am

        Hehe. Thanks Sally! Mixing cocktails is fun and satisfying. I hope you enjoy it when you try it.

        Reply
    4. Katie

      February 27, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Perfect for parties with friends!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 28, 2020 at 9:39 am

        Indeed it is. Fun, colorful and delicious. It’s a triple threat! Thanks Katie.

        Reply
    5. Danielle

      February 27, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      This cocktail looks incredible! The color, the presentation, the recipe – everything is just perfect! Can’t wait to get all the ingredients that I need for this recipe and try it over the weekend!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 28, 2020 at 9:39 am

        Thank you Danielle! I hope you enjoy it when you do try it.

        Reply

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