• Vodka
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose a quality, neutral vodka for best results.
• Sour apple liqueur
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Apple schnapps like DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker is classic.
• Fresh lemon juice
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Balances the sweetness and adds zing.
• Simple syrup
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust to taste for desired sweetness.

• Cocktail shaker
• Hawthorne strainer
• Jigger
• Martini glass
• Paring knife (for garnish)

1. 1

   Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. 2

   Add vodka, sour apple liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well-chilled.

4. 4

   Discard the ice water from the martini glass and strain the cocktail into the glass using a Hawthorne strainer.

5. 5

   Garnish with a thin slice of green apple or a cherry, and serve immediately.

• Its crisp, tart apple flavor is incredibly refreshing.
• The vibrant green color makes it a showstopper at any event.
• It's easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
• Perfect balance of sweetness and acidity appeals to a wide audience.
• It’s a delicious way to enjoy a modern take on the classic martini.

The Appletini burst onto the cocktail scene in the mid-1990s, a product of the creative energy that defined that decade’s bar culture. It was first mixed up at Lola’s, a now-legendary bar in West Hollywood, by bartender Adam Karsten. Initially called the 'Adam’s Apple Martini,' the drink quickly gained popularity due to its appealing flavor and photogenic color. The Appletini rode the wave of flavored martinis that dominated menus through the early 2000s, cementing its place as a pop culture icon, even earning cameo appearances in movies and TV (Scrubs fans, anyone?).