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Appletini

Vodka · Strong

Appletini

A bright, tart cocktail with vodka and apple schnapps that defined the early 2000s cocktail scene — crisp, sweet, and impossibly green.

Time
5 min
Servings
1
Glass
Cocktail glass

Ingredients

  • VodkaVodkaVodka is a neutral spirit typically distilled from grains or potatoes, known for its clean taste and high alcohol content. It is commonly used as a base in a wide variety of cocktails.45 ml
  • Apple schnappsApple schnappsApple schnapps is a sweet, clear liqueur flavored with apple, originating from Germany. It is commonly used in cocktails for its fruity sweetness and vibrant apple flavor.30 ml
  • Fresh lime juiceFresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris.15 ml
  • Apple, cored and slicedApple, cored and slicedApple is a sweet or tart fruit from the Malus domestica tree, commonly used in various cocktails for its refreshing flavor. It adds a crisp texture and fruity notes to drinks like the Apple Martini.1 slice

Gear

JiggerShakerStrainer

Method

  1. 1

    Chill a cocktail glass in the freezer or with ice water.

  2. 2

    Add vodkavodkaVodka is a neutral spirit typically distilled from grains or potatoes, known for its clean taste and high alcohol content. It is commonly used as a base in a wide variety of cocktails., apple schnappsapple schnappsApple schnapps is a sweet, clear liqueur flavored with apple, originating from Germany. It is commonly used in cocktails for its fruity sweetness and vibrant apple flavor., and fresh lime juicefresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris. to a shaker filled with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a thin apple slice fanned on the rim.

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