Apple Martini Cocktail - ABV, Recipe & Taste Guide
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21.8% SHAKE MARTINI 110ml

What is Apple Martini?

The Apple Martini is a sweet and refreshing cocktail made with vodka, apple liqueur, and lime juice, with an ABV of approximately 22%.

Born in 1990s Los Angeles and affectionately known as the "Appletini," this cocktail gained worldwide popularity for its vibrant green color and sweet-tart flavor.

Smoother and more fruity than a classic martini, it's especially recommended for martini beginners or those who prefer sweeter cocktails.

Apple Martini ABV

The Apple Martini has an ABV of approximately 22%, placing it in the medium-high range for cocktails.

Vodka (40%) at 45ml combined with apple liqueur (20%) at 30ml and 15ml of lime juice creates roughly 22% alcohol content.

It's slightly lower than a classic Martini (around 30%) and similar to a Cosmopolitan (around 25%). Thanks to the apple's sweetness, it feels smoother than its alcohol content suggests.

Apple Martini Ingredients

Vodka
Apple Liqueur
Lime juice

Apple Martini Recipe

  1. Add 45ml vodka, 30ml apple liqueur, and 15ml lime juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a thin apple slice or a cherry for an extra stylish touch.

Apple Martini Taste

The Apple Martini opens with the sweet, fragrant apple aroma from the apple liqueur filling your palate.

The tangy acidity of lime juice follows to create balance, while vodka's clean alcohol presence provides a solid backbone.

Overall characterized by a sweet-tart profile with a clean finish. Highly recommended for fruit cocktail lovers and those who prefer sweet over bitter flavors.

Apple Martini History

The Apple Martini was created in 1996 by bartender Adam Karsten at Lola's restaurant in Los Angeles, USA.

As a standout creation of the flavored martini trend popular at the time, its vibrant green color made it visually striking and highly popular.

In the early 2000s, it gained mainstream recognition when featured as the main character's favorite drink in the TV series "Scrubs."