Apple Cider Martini

This Apple Cider Martini with cinnamon syrup is the perfect drink for fall! It's a fast and easy way to create a delicious cocktail in just a few moments of time. Perfect for watching the leaves change color and enjoying a drink.

It's no secret that cocktails are a favorite of many. No matter if you're looking for a slow sipper or are striving for that addictive apple flavor, a few ingredients and shakes will have you pouring this drink for yourself or all your family and friends.

The uniqueness of this flavor is what will keep it at the forefront of your mind. Adding the cinnamon sticks as a stirrer is not only fun, but it's a great way to enhance more of that cinnamon taste.

Some people will think that this tastes like apple juice with an added kick of vodka! This is why making this for Christmas or Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday sipper. Make a Candy Cane Martini or Christmas Moscow Mule as another holiday choice.

Ingredients

Vodka - Choose your favorite brand of vodka. There are some flavored ones that might be fun to mix in. 

Cinnamon simple syrup - This helps to add a hint of sweetness and cinnamon taste. 

Apple cider - You can make this homemade or just pick it up already prepared at the store. 

Water - Helps to thin it out a bit and relax some of the extra sweetness. 

Sugar - Just a little bit is needed for balance. 

Cinnamon stick - Great for adding cinnamon flavor and for stirring. 

How to make an Apple Cider Martini

This apple martini isn't hard to do at all. Just gather up the simple ingredients listed above to get started.

To make the martini: Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with four ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds and pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of apple or a cinnamon stick.

To make the cinnamon syrup: Combine cinnamon stick, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Variations

Add sweetness to the rim - Adding a little bit of caramel sauce or even a cinnamon sugar mixture is great for sipping. Just grab a shallow plate, put the sugar or caramel in the middle of the plate, and put the glass upside down on it.

Add a garnish - Putting apple slices on the rim is a cool look - and a nice treat. Put one or two on the rim of your martini glass. A fresh apple slice is delicious.

Change up the liquor - This easy cocktail recipe is flexible. Change up the flavor by adding some butterscotch schnapps or a citrusy orange liqueur like triple sec. This perfect cocktail is an easy recipe to change up the taste.

Bubbly - Want some bubbles? Add a splash of prosecco or champagne.

Fresh apple puree - You can sub in fresh apple puree for the apple cider. Just process a few slices of apple in a food processor and strain through a fine mesh sieve pressing to extract the juice.

Common Questions

What is the easiest way to get a moistened rim for your martini glass?

You have options. You can wet your finger and then run it around the rim of your glass. You can also wet a clean paper towel and rub that around the rim as well.

What other fall flavors can be added to this cocktail drink?

There are so many delicious options. You can add some maple syrup to the rim of the glass or even add a little bit of orange zest as well.

The biggest way to add other flavors is to really think about fresh spices or garnishes that you can add. Sprinkling some ground cinnamon on top can be a fun boost of flavor that takes minimal time and effort.

You can easily make flavored ice cubes as well by freezing apple juice or even orange juice to put right into your drink. As the ice cubes melt, they'll release a fun flavor to your drink that won't water it down.

What is the best way to store this drink for later?

While I do think that this drink is best served fresh, you can save any leftovers for later easily enough. I always add the leftovers to a mason jar with a lid.

That way, when it's time to drink and enjoy it again, I just shake it really well and then pour it right back into my glass. It mixes up the hints of spices well, and it tastes fresh and new! You can also add it back into the martini shaker as well.

Enjoy the flavor of this hard cider anytime you want! It's the perfect slow sipper. And then try this Caramel Vodka Apple Cider Cocktail next!

 

Speaking of yummy cocktails, be sure to check out this Lavender Lemonade Cocktail also. It's always good to have variations to cheer the day away.