SPICED APPLE MARTINI

Ingredients

• 3 C cold pressed apple juice
• 1 T caster sugar
• 1 bunch fresh thyme (set aside 4 sprigs for garnish)
• 2 lemons, peeled + juiced
• 2 T juniper berries, lightly crushed
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 C chilled vodka
• 1/4 C chilled dry vermouth
• ice cubes
• dried cinnamon apples

Instructions

1. To make the simple syrup:

2. In a small pan over medium-high heat, bring the apple juice, caster sugar, fresh thyme, lemon peels and juniper berries to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and allow to “steep” for 30 minutes. Pour through a strainer and refrigerate until cold.

4. In a pitcher, add the spiced apple simple syrup, vodka, dry vermouth and lemon juice. Mix to combine.

5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add the martini. Shake until ice cold and pour into glasses.

6. Garnish with dried cinnamon apples and fresh thyme.

Serves 4
Category: Sweets + Drinks

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