APPLE MARTINI - The Classic Sour Apple Martini

THE APPLE MARTINI
An Apple Martini a day keeps the doctor away!

Ingredients: Vodka, Sour Apple Pucker, Apple Juice, Apple, Maraschino Cherry

I think the reason this drink became so popular was that it was sweet and tasted like a sour apple candy we loved as kids (Jolly Ranchers come to mind). Another contributing factor to the rise of this "mac daddy" of all designer martinis was a wish to return to glamor, elegance and "haute couture" after several decades of "get down, get funky" - and the martini glass is the cocktail equivalent of Prada or a pair of Manolo Blahniks!

The recipe above is my personal favorite. My Apple Martini recipe calls for plain (not flavored) vodka, sour apple pucker, apple juice - in equal portions - then fresh apple slices and a Maraschino cherry garnish. Simple, tasty, refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable!

I love to serve the Apple Martini with slices of smoked gouda and bacon flavored crackers. If I want to get fancy I'll make my Apple and Onion Bruschetta or even some Bacon Cheese Tarts - both of which you can find on my Cocktail Appetizers Page.

Not a vodka fan? You can also use rum in place of the vodka in which case you will be drinking a "Rumpletini."

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If you like this martini you might also like my other
Apple Martinis
The Underground Martini - Wild Turkey Apple Martini
The Caramel Apple Martini
Caramel Apple Pie Martini
The Candied Apple Martini - A Raspberry Apple Martini
The Mulled Cider Martini - A Christmas Apple Martini
The Cran-Apple Martini for Christmas
The Fall Apple Jack Martini for Thanksgiving
The Devil's in the Details - A Halloween Cinnamon Apple Martini
The Millionaire Martini - An Apple Martini with Real Gold