Classic Appletini co*cktail (2024)

The Appletini is amodern classic co*cktail! It is sweet enough to hit that sweet tooth and a touch of tart apple flavor.

This recipe walks you through,step-by-step, the making of thisEasy Appletini co*cktail Recipe. Give this wonderful and easy co*cktail a try today!

🍸 What makes this recipe special?

If you like sour apple drinks, you should at least give this one a try. In years past, I have heard all sorts of nonsense about specific drinks not being ‘manly’ enough or whatever. As if any drink isn’t manly or not manly, right? It is a tasty drink.

Sure, this drink is on the sweet side; sometimes, that is exactly what I want. Don’t let the sweet flavors fool you. This Appletini co*cktail can pack a punch!

One or two of these co*cktails are just perfect. Perfect for a 4th of July sipper or an excellent green drink for St. Patrick’s day. No matter what, if you like it, drink it!

I enjoyed making and drinking this co*cktail. You should give this special co*cktail a try, too.

This co*cktail contains ourhomemade Sweet and Sour mix, but you can use store-bought. Check out some other delicious drinks with thisAperol Americano co*cktail, aclassic White Russian co*cktail, or this tastyRumchataTini. No matter what, make sure to treat yourself!

🍏 Ingredients

This co*cktail recipe is so simple and only has three simple ingredients. Here is what you will need:

• Vodka
• Sour Apple Pucker
• Sweet and Sour Mix

See the recipe card for quantities.

Do I need To make homemade sweet and sour

No, you don’t. You can pick up a bottle of premixed sweet and sour. I do, however, recommendgiving my recipe a whirl. It is so easy to make and is twenty times better than a store-bought sweet and sour mix.

Vodka

Use what you have! This is a pretty sweet co*cktail, and while the Vodka brand can make a difference, it generally is meant to have no flavor. For this kind of basic Vodka, I have no problem with Smirnoff.

Sour Apple Pucker

This great sour apple liqueur has a flavor similar to a granny smith apple, but other apple liqueurs could work. Use what you have and like.

🍲 Instructions

Pour all of the ingredients into a shaker with some ice. Shake, shake, and shake. Then, strain into a chilled martini glass.

There is not much to this recipe!

🤷 Substitutions and variations

There are a few ways that this can be changed up.

• Vodka– Use what you have, but you could try many different kinds of vodka. Maybe a flavored vodka that complements apple flavor.
• Glass– I serve this in a martini glass, but it could also be served in a rocks glass with ice cubes.
• Apple Flavoring– I use Apple Pucker, but any apple-style liqueur, like Sour Apple Schnapps, would work for this martini.
• Apple Cider– Some folks might like a little extra apple flavor by adding some apple juice or apple cider to the mix. Maybe ½ Ounce.

📦 Storage

This co*cktail is not meant to be stored, but you could premix the ingredients for multiple servings into a large container. When ready to serve, add to your shaker at that time.

🎓 Appletini recipe history tidbit

Many times, co*cktail history is obscured in myth and marketing. Still, the Appletini history seems to have a pretty straightforward and easy origin story. The story goes that it was a drink named initially Adam’s Apple Martini that was invented by a guy who, shockingly, is named Adam Karsten.

He was a bartender at Lola’s in West Hollywood and the year was 1996. It must have been a hit and the name transformed to Appletini. Now, others may lay claim to this origin story, but this was the only one I found.

❓ FAQ

📝 Tips and tricks

• Chill your martini glass in the freezer for the best results.

🛠 Products used in this recipe

• co*cktail Shaker
• Martini Glasses

😋 Did you make this recipe?

That is awesome, and thank you so much for giving this Appletini recipe a try. If you could leave a rating in the comment area below, it would be greatly appreciated. This lets me know how I am doing and also helps others decide if they want to make this recipe. Most of all, thanks for visiting Ramshackle Pantry.