Appletini

First, I implore you to forget everything you think you know about an Appletini.

To start, this drink is not green.

This is a fresh take on the cocktail featuring fresh ingredientsincluding fresh apples!

Appletini cocktail garnished with a thin slice of green apple.

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However, if thats not an option, enjoy this cocktail before dinner any night of the year.

What’s an Appletini?

Unlike many classic cocktails with hazy origin stories, theAppletinis historyis pretty straightforward.

Two easy appletini cocktails and gold cocktail shaker.

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Thankfully weve reigned this trend in with the cocktail Renaissance of the early aughts.

Put away that peeler and taste those apples!

An easy appletini cocktail in a stemmed glass and garnished with a thin apple slice.

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Here are a few tips and tricks for perfecting this fresh take on the Appletini.

I also enjoy a dehydrated apple ring for cocktail garnishes.

But that glass will be much too large for this cocktail.

Appletini cocktail garnished with a thin slice of green apple.

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(Use that glass for shrimp cocktails instead.)

This recipe makes one cup of tart apple syrup.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apples, water, and sugar.

Pouring an appletini cocktail into a stemmed glass.

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Bring the apple mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low.

Simmer until the apples are tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Strain solids through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container.

Either use immediately in your cocktail or refrigerate until ready to use.

Garnish with an apple slice.