Appletini
Vodka and sour apple liqueur. Bright green and unapologetically 1990s.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 22% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Sour apple liqueur
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Apple slice (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml sour apple liqueur into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Appletini
The Appletini, or Apple Martini, was created around 1996 at Lola's in West Hollywood. It became a symbol of the colourful "-tini" craze of the late 1990s.
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Appletini FAQ
What's in an Appletini?
45 ml vodka, 30 ml sour apple liqueur, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with apple slice.
How strong is an Appletini?
About 22% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Appletini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Appletini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
