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October 2, 2013

Green Apple Ginger Martini Recipe

A fall inspired cocktail with the crisp and juicy flavors of green apples and the spiciness of fresh ginger.

sour apple martini

James Bond would probably cringe at the thought of fruit in his signature cocktail but I admit I like the idea.

No other fictional character has probably ever created as many martini drinkers in the world or sparked as much debate over what constitutes a “real” martini.

Purists will tell you that it isn’t a martini unless you’re using gin and vermouth, and whatever you do, to not shake it but rather to stir it so as not to “bruise” the gin.  On the other end of the spectrum vodka martini fans want theirs bone-dry with just a “mist” of vermouth at most and always shaken and served ice-cold.  And then there are all the unconventional fruit-based martinis that have been winning over bar-goers for the past two decades.

granny smith apples

While there may be little about these trendy concoctions that resemble a traditional martini they are fun and tasty and clearly here to stay and I’m okay with that.  I think the classics and the newcomers can co-exist peacefully, don’t you?

Maybe it’s the appeal of drinking out of the long-stemmed glass or the showy way some are prepared but there’s just something fun and festive about ordering a martini of any kind.  My only quibble is the plethora of artificially flavored alcohols masquerading as natural fruit flavors in cocktails.  I’d like some actual fruit in my fruity drink please!

apple martini cocktail

So with that in mind I set out to give the ever popular apple martini a bit of a makeover.  Out went the neon green and in came tart green apple juice and a bit of lime for freshness and acidity.  To the mix I added a quick homemade ginger infused vodka for a clean, crisp flavor with a bit of heat to it.  The result was a seasonal cocktail with spiciness, bright acidity and the subtle sweetness of real fresh fruit; light and refreshing and entirely sippable as we head into the fall and winter seasons.

What’s your favorite cocktail?
PS: Stay tuned for a Q&A and book giveaway with a savory twist on cocktails with author Greg Henry coming up soon!

Serves Serves 2

Green Apple Ginger Martini | A Real Food Seasonal Apple Cocktail

A seasonal cocktail with spiciness, bright acidity and the subtle sweetness of real fresh fruit; light and refreshing and entirely sippable as we head into the fall and winter seasons.

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Ingredients

    For Two Green Apple Ginger Martini Cocktails:
  • 4 oz/120ml ginger infused vodka (recipe below)
  • 4 oz/120ml fresh green apple lime juice (recipe below)
  • 1 Tablespoon/15ml maple or honey simple syrup (made by mixing equal parts of maple syrup or honey with filtered water until fully dissolved)
  • Crushed ice
  • For the Ginger Infused Vodka:
  • 1/2 cup/4oz//120ml quality vodka
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • For the Green Apple and Lime Juice:
  • 1 large tart green apple, cored and cut into slices (ex. granny smith)
  • ¼ cup/60ml filtered water
  • The juice of 1 large or 2 small limes
  • Apple slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

    Make the Ginger Infused Vodka:
  1. Place the vodka in a re-sealable jar along with the grated ginger and seal. Shake gently and set aside for two or more hours until infused. (The longer you let the vodka sit with the ginger the stronger the flavor will be.) Strain pressing on solids to extract all the liquid and set aside.
  2. Place cocktail glasses in the freezer to chill.
  3. Make the Green Apple and Lime Juice:
  4. Add the apple slices to a high speed blender along with the water and lime juice and blend on high until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer pressing on the pulp to get all of the juice and set aside. (If you have a juicer run the apple through and then add the freshly squeezed lime juice to it and omit the water.)
  5. Make the Green Apple Ginger Martini:
  6. Add the apple and lime juice, the vodka and the maple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until the shaker turns frosty.
  7. Strain into the chilled glasses. Garnish with the reserved apple slices if desired.

Notes

*I prefer to use a non-grain based vodka like Ciroc (made from grapes) or Chopin Black Label (made from potatoes).

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  1. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:10 am

    Beautiful! My favorite cocktail is an authentic margarita up. The flavors here are perfect - not too sweet and ideal for these crispy fall days!
    Reply
  2. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:03 am

    I've never met a martini I didn't like and this one has made it to #1 on my list to try. I'm a sucker for anything ginger. And the tartness of that green apple. Love it! Favorite drink? A vesper or a margarita or a Manhattan... pretty much everything.
    Reply
  3. Shema | LifeScoops says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Loved it and pinned it..will try it out soon
    Reply
  4. leaf (the indolent cook) says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:50 am

    Yes - real fresh fruits rock in cocktails! Love the zingy flavors here, and how pretty the apple slices look in the glasses, too.
    Reply
  5. Carolyn says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Simply gorgeous, Sylvie. James Bond can shake his head all he likes, sometimes a fruity martini is just the way to go!
    Reply
  6. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Such a pretty looking drink, perfect for fall parties.
    Reply
  7. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:48 am

    I've seen many creative apple recipes in the past few weeks but this apple/ginger martini sounds really exceptional! Beautiful fall cocktail that I never thought of. Simply gorgeous!
    Reply
  8. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Stunningly gorgeous, Sylvie! I adore green apple anything as well as inventing new cocktail concoctions. Love that you went with ginger...another favorite to add to cocktails. Favorite cocktail? Hands down, the Margarita. Greg Henry? Look forward to your next post! Great minds think alike...Greg's Ginger and Black Pepper Margarita, made with agave, featured at Brian's blog in September, is eerily similar to my Coconut Ginger Lime Margarita made with agave and black peppercorns featured last May and August. I had commented to Ken about it in May when he featured his Ginger Pineapple Margarita at The Boys Club blog. Thanks for sharing. Will pin during peak time at Pinterest!
    Reply
  9. Eileen says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Prettiest drink in the land! I definitely need to get some infusions going so I can try this one out. :)
    Reply
  10. Cristina says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Really beautiful tini, Sylvie. Apple and ginger combination - good stuff for sure.
    Reply
  11. Jeanette says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    My husband loves green apple martinis when we go out but yours sounds and looks so much better than what he gets.
    Reply
  12. Barb | Creative Culinary says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Purist Schmurists...those folks just like to cause trouble! I have no problem calling a cocktail in a MARTINI glass a martini even if it has not one ounce of gin or vermouth but I'm with you on the ingredients. Pure, fresh...nothing artificial. Perfect. Like this one! I had an amazing Manhattan this past weekend. The bourbon was first infused with bacon. The ice was a huge round ball. The garnish was an orange twist. Boy was that sucker good!
    Reply
  13. Alison @ Ingredientsinc.net says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    omg gorgeous! Don't i always say that? I mean it! Pinned :)
    Reply
  14. Monet says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    How stunning! And I think you should apples to almost everything. The colors are so crisp and inviting. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
  15. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    So gorgeous and crisp looking!
    Reply
  16. Kate@Diethood says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Heeellllloooo weekend!! I am SO going to dive into this beautiful drink!
    Reply
  17. thelittleloaf says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:22 am

    Ooh yes, this looks fabulous. We got martini glasses on our wedding list so will totally be christening them with this!
    Reply
  18. spree says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:07 am

    what a Stunning photograph that opens this post! And an alluring cocktail!
    Reply
  19. Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    YUM!! This is perfect :) I love fresh ginger
    Reply
  20. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    October 3, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    Wow! If I come visit, would you please make me two of these?!
    Reply
  21. asri. says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:41 am

    Hi Sylvie long time no see :). I am interested in your recipe, if I skip the vodka ,does it still have a good taste ? , or could you suggest me another ingredient for it?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      October 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Hi Asri, it's good to hear from you! I would skip the vodka and instead infuse the same amount of honey simple syrup with the grated ginger for a couple hours as a substitute for a non-alcoholic version. Hope all is well with you. xo
      Reply
  22. Jeanne @ CookSister says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Dare I say it? I don't really like traditional martinis :o) Love ths flavours in yours though - I think the traditional recipe is missing some fruit! My favoruite cocktail is a negroni or a whisky sour :)
    Reply
  23. angela@spinachtiger says

    October 4, 2013 at 7:17 am

    So pretty and refreshing. I like infusing vodka. Recently did so with roasted butternut squash. It's fun to play around with these things.
    Reply
  24. Jodye @ whole pure recipes says

    October 4, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    This sounds like such a refreshing drink! I just went apple picking so I have quite the surplus and I've been looking for different ways to use them. This could be a hit!
    Reply
  25. Kulsum says

    October 5, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I always love your photos of drinks. This one is also spot on. I make a ginger green apple cocktail with some mint, so the flavours are definitely my favourites.
    Reply
  26. Nik@ABrownTable says

    October 7, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I love apple martinis but the ginger makes it sound even more heavenly!
    Reply
  27. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:20 am

    So beautiful!! Perfect crisp autumn sips!
    Reply
  28. marla says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:29 am

    Such a beautiful cocktail Sylvie!
    Reply
  29. Kathryne says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Gorgeous, Sylvie! I love the idea of a ginger-infused vodka. I tried making apple-infused vodka recently and it was a disappointment. Good call in adding fresh apple juice! This cocktail sounds so lovely.
    Reply
  30. nipponnin says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I don't drink but I just have to leave a comment - your photos are unbelievably pretty!
    Reply
  31. Shaina says

    October 29, 2013 at 5:34 am

    AH, these make me think of Scrubs and JD ordering an appletini every time they went to the bar. Gorgeous.
    Reply

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