Easy Green Apple Martini

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This green apple martini provides all of the tart, crisp apple flavor you want while skipping the bright green added colors and specialty liqueurs.

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Ingredients
How to Make a Green Apple Martini
Recipe Tips
Snack Pairings for Green Apple Martinis
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t Miss These Apple Vodka Drinks
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Tart and Refreshing Green Apple Martini

One of my biggest frustrations with stocking my home bar is when I end up with a bottle of alcohol that I only use for one drink once a year. (I’m looking at you, creme de menthe.) So I don’t want a tart apple martini that has sour apple pucker, sour apple liqueur, sour apple schnapps, green apple schnapps, or any other liquor that I’ll likely never use beyond one cocktail.

There’s also no sour mix or green apple syrup in this sour apple martini. We’re getting our sour apple flavor from simple ingredients - apple vodka, apple juice, fresh lemon juice, and fresh lime juice. Granny Smith apple slices add a vibrant green garnish to a delicious cocktail. This appletini cocktail is a delicious balance of sweet and sour.

Fall is the perfect time of year to dive into everything apple, including this green apple martini recipe, a simple cocktail with big green apple flavor. It's the perfect cocktail for fall happy hours, and a great choice is you enjoy your cocktails a little sour. Looking for a sweeter fall drink with apple brandy or caramel vodka? I’ve got you covered! Check out my Caramel Apple Martini or Spiced Apple Cocktail!

Ingredients

Apple vodka
Apple juice
Simple syrup
Orange liqueur or triple sec
A lime
A lemon
Green apples or Granny Smith apples (garnish)

How to Make a Green Apple Martini

Combine all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.

Apple vodka being poured into a cocktail shaker.

Shake well.

Strain into a martini glass.

Pouring an apple martini into a coupe glass.

Garnish with green apple slices.

A hand placing an apple slice on the edge of a glass filled with green apple martini.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Use fresh citrus. Take the time to squeeze fresh lemon juice and fresh lime juice when making this drink. It’ll make a big difference in how your cocktail tastes.
Make your syrup ahead of time. Simple syrup is super easy to make at home, but does need time to chill. Heat ½ cup water to boiling, remove from heat and stir in ½ cup white sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved. Refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before using.
Toss your apple slices with a little lemon juice. If you decide to do an apple slice garnish, toss the slices of apples with some lemon juice before using them in your drink. The lemon won’t detract from the already sour martini and will keep your garnish looking fresh while sipping your cocktail.

A couple glass filled with Apple Martini.

Snack Pairings for Green Apple Martinis

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I buy simple syrup?

You make it! Combine ½ cup hot water with ½ cup sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, then refrigerate until the syrup is cold. Do not use the syrup until it’s completely chilled. When kept refrigerated, simple syrup will keep for up to 3 weeks.

What kind of apple vodka should I use?

I love Absolut Juice Apple Vodka or Skyy Honeycrisp Apple Vodka in this appletini recipe. Both have fresh apple flavors that aren’t too candy-like or overly sweet, which I find with Smirnoff Green Apple Vodka.

Can I use apple cider in this recipe?

You can substitute apple cider for the apple juice if you prefer, but it will change both the color and flavor of the drink. Apple cider will make this cocktail less tart and darker in color.

Can I use plain vodka in this recipe?

While you can technically use any vodka you want, the apple flavored vodka is a big part of what gives this cocktail its apple flavor. Remove that, and you won't have the same drink. Absolut vodka makes a delicious apple variation that's widely available in the U.S., so make an effort to pick up a bottle of that.

Don’t Miss These Apple Vodka Drinks

Looking for other ways to use apple flavored vodka? If you bought a bottle of apple vodka for this recipe, be sure to give these other apple cocktails a try! Both feature one of my favorite fall drink ingredients.