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There’s something about apple cocktails in the fall that just hits right—especially when they’re this easy to make. This Apple Martini (aka an Appletini!) is made with just three ingredients and has the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crisp!
If you’re looking for more seasonal sips, try my Peppermint Espresso Martini for winter vibes, a Cranberry Martini for Thanksgiving, or this Fall Sangria Recipe if you’re feeling extra cozy.
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This martini brings out the inner Upper East Side out of me from Gossip Girl and I am living for it! Delicious!
–Taryne
I like my martinis to have a vibrant, apple flavor and a mixer to dilute the strength of the cocktail. This recipe is not 100% alcohol, which makes it easy to sip and tastes amazing.
Whether hosting a fall harvest gathering or relaxing at home, this recipe will quickly become one of your go-to drinks. It’s an easy mixed drink to make at home, festive, and super flavorful—like biting into a juicy apple!
Apple Martini Ingredients
Apple Vodka: This gives the ultimate apple flavor. Use a good quality apple vodka for the best flavor.
Apple Cider: Adds more flavor and creates an appletini that isn’t as strong. If you don’t have apple cider, you can use apple juice.
Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds acidity and freshness to the cocktail.
How to Make an Apple Martini in 3 Easy Steps
- Add Ingredients: Pour apple vodka, apple cider, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake with Ice: Add a handful of ice and shake well for about 20.
- Strain into a martini glass and serve with an apple slice.
Tips for the Perfect Apple Martini
Make it ahead: Hosting a party? Mix everything in a cocktail shaker (skip the ice), then store it in the fridge. When guests arrive, just shake with ice and pour. So easy and keeps your martini perfectly chilled without dilution.
Sweeten it up: Like it on the sweeter side? Add a splash of simple syrup to balance the tart apple notes.
Shake it, don’t stir: Shake with ice to chill fast and get that crisp, refreshing finish.
Go sour: Swap 1 oz of apple vodka for sour apple schnapps or apple pucker if you’re into that classic tangy kick.
Make it stronger: Want more punch? Add an extra ½ oz of apple vodka for a bolder martini.
Add a festive twist: Drizzle caramel inside the glass or dust the top with cinnamon sugar for cozy fall vibes and a caramel apple feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
An apple martini has a bright, crisp flavor similar to a fresh apple with a hint of sweetness from the apple cider. The lemon juice adds a refreshing tartness, making it the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Yes, Apple Pucker and Apple Schnapps are essentially the same. They are both fruit liqueurs with sour apple flavors, commonly used in cocktails like the sour apple martini.
An apple martini, also known as an Appletini, is made with apple vodka, apple cider (or apple juice), and fresh lemon juice. It’s a crisp and refreshing cocktail with the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Some variations include sour apple schnapps or a splash of simple syrup for extra flavor.
Appletinis are usually green because most recipes call for sour apple schnapps or liqueur, which is dyed bright green. In this recipe, I skip the schnapps and keep it simple with apple vodka, cider, and lemon juice—so it’s not green and doesn’t contain any artificial coloring. Just fresh, cozy apple flavor in every sip!
More Martini Recipes
If you make this apple martini, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and review below—it means so much and helps others too.
Also, check out some of my favorite vodka drink recipes and apple cider cocktails if you’re in the mood for more cozy sips.
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Apple Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces apple vodka
- 1 ounce apple cider
- 1/2 ounce lemon , juice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour the ingredients into the cocktail shaker.
- Shake for 20 seconds until he cocktail is chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a martini glass and serve with an apple slice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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You can’t go wrong with Martinelli’s cider! This martini screams fall to me! It’s so tasty!
Apple drinks are my favorite – Great recipe!
this martini brings out the inner Upper East Side out of me from Gossip Girl and I am living for it! Delicious!