Crisp, sweet, and refreshingly tart, this Appletini delivers a bright burst of apple flavor in every sip.
This Appletini cocktail is a fun, refreshing drink that combines crisp apple flavor with a smooth, slightly tart finish. Made with vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and fresh lemon juice, it has the vibrant green color and sweet-tangy flavor the classic drink is known for. It’s easy to make in just minutes and perfect for parties, happy hour, or a festive night in.
I love a good apple cocktail. For more drinks such as this you have to also check out my Sour Apple Martini, Caramel Apple Bourbon Cocktail, and Caramel Apple Martini.
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Why You’ll Love This Appletini
- Bright sweet and tart flavor: this Appletini cocktail is crisp, sweet, and tart with bold green apple flavor and a fresh citrusy finish from lemon juice.
- Simple four-ingredient recipe: vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and lemon juice come together for a flavorful cocktail without a long ingredient list.
- Fresh apple flavor: apple juice adds another layer of real apple flavor and sweetness to complement the punchier sour apple schnapps.
- No sweet-and-sour mix needed: fresh lemon juice provides the acidity in this Appletini, giving it a bright, clean finish while keeping the recipe easy to make.
Recipe Ingredients
Vodka – The base spirit in this Appletini cocktail. Use any brand you prefer.
Sour Apple Schnapps – Gives this martini that classic green coloring and apple flavor.
Apple Juice – To add more apple flavor and a touch of sweetness to the cocktail.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make an Appletini
Step #1: Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice.
Step #2: Pour the vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and lemon juice into the cocktail shaker.
Step #3: Cover and shake vigorously for about 20–30 seconds, or until well chilled.
Step #4: Strain the Appletini into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a thin slice of apple, if desired, and serve immediately.
FAQs
Yes. They are one in the same. Appletini is a popular nickname for an Apple Martini.
I like to garnish this classic martini with Granny Smith apple slices. But you can garnish with anything you’d like.
The Appletini cocktail was created at Lola’s in west Hollywood in the late-1990s when the owner Loren Dunsworth and bartender Adam Karsten combined Ketel One vodka, sour apple liqueur, and sweet-and-sour mix.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of this signature martini in an airtight container in your fridge for 24 hours.
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Appletini Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz sour apple schnapps
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice.
- Pour the vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice, and lemon juice into the cocktail shaker.
- Cover and shake vigorously for about 20–30 seconds, or until well chilled.
- Strain the Appletini into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Enjoy Responsibly. This post and recipe are intended for those of legal drinking age.
I love appletinis, but many use a sweet and sour mix, which I don’t like. This one is better with real apple juice and the taste is spot on!