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!
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.
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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.
Step two
Measure 4 ounces vodka. (A)
Step three
Measure 4 ounces sour apple liqueur. (B)
Step four
Measure 2 ounces lime juice. (C)
Step five
Measure 1 ounce simple syrup. (D)
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.
Here’s the vertical view of this apple martini recipe.
Other colorful cocktails
I hope you enjoyed this sour appletini cocktail. It’s vibrant and delicious.
And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.
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Appletini Cocktail
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 syrup4 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 glasses2 wheels granny smith apple
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
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- 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.
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It’s been so long since I’ve enjoyed an Appletini. This one looks fantastic! Now I’ve got my weekend cocktail ready!
Yay!! I forgot how delicious they were when I started drinking them again. Thanks Alison!
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!
Thanks Amelia! 🙂
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!
Hehe. Thanks Sally! Mixing cocktails is fun and satisfying. I hope you enjoy it when you try it.
Perfect for parties with friends!
Indeed it is. Fun, colorful and delicious. It’s a triple threat! Thanks Katie.
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!
Thank you Danielle! I hope you enjoy it when you do try it.