Caramel Apple Martini Recipe

There’s nothing quite like channeling my inner mixologist with this Caramel Apple Martini; it’s like capturing the essence of a cozy fall day right in your glass! 🍏🍸✨

This is a Caramel Apple Martini like no other! I love merging the rich flavors of apple cider, Butterscotch Schnapps, and vanilla vodka into this craft cocktail.

My favorite part? Rimming the glass with caramel sauce and sugar, for a sweet, crunchy contrast that offsets the drink’s boozy richness.

I feel like the apple slices I use for garnish serve an equally important role; they’re like the duet partners of cider and caramel in this cocktail.

Caramel Apple Martini Recipe Ingredients

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• Apple cider: Offers a naturally sweet, fruity base.
• Vanilla vodka: Adds a creamy and smooth depth.
• Butterscotch schnapps: Imparts a rich, caramel flavor.
• Sour apple schnapps: Provides a tangy, crisp contrast.
• Caramel sauce: Enhances sweetness and aroma.

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Caramel Apple Martini Recipe Ingredient Quantities

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• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps
• Caramel sauce for rimming the glass
• Sugar for rimming the glass
• Apple slices for garnish (optional)

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How to Make this Caramel Apple Martini Recipe

1. Put a martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to make it cold before mixing your drink.

2. Put a little of the caramel sauce on a plate. Dip the rim of the martini glass into the caramel to cover the rim well.

3. Spread sugar on a separate plate. Dip the glass with the caramel coating on the rim into the sugar, creating a rim with sugar.

4. Put ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.

5. Combine in a shaker:
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz butterscotch schnapps
• 1 oz sour apple schnapps

6. To ensure that all ingredients are well mixed and chilled, secure the lid on the shaker and shake it vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.

7. Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.

8. (Optional) To garnish, add a thin slice of apple to the rim of the glass, or float it in the drink.

9. Enjoy your Caramel Apple Martini as soon as it is served.

10. (Optional) Add more caramel sauce over the apple garnish, if you like, for extra sweetness and better presentation.

Caramel Apple Martini Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Martini glass
2. Freezer
3. Plate (for caramel sauce)
4. Plate (for sugar)
5. Cocktail shaker
6. Ice cubes
7. Cocktail strainer
8. Knife (for optional apple garnish)

FAQ

• What can I use instead of vanilla vodka?You can use plain vodka and add a drop of vanilla extract to imitate the flavor of vanilla.
• Can I make a non-alcoholic version?Indeed, substitute the vodka and schnapps for a greater quantity of apple cider and a smidgen of caramel syrup.
• How do I rim the glass with caramel and sugar?First, dip the rim of the glass in caramel sauce, and then coat it with sugar by dipping it into a shallow plate of sugar.
• What’s the best way to garnish the drink?Put a delicate slice of apple on the edge of the glass or float it in the drink for an elegant touch.
• Can I use different schnapps flavors?Of course, butterscotch and sour apple schnapps give you the traditional flavor of a caramel apple. However, you could use schnapps with caramel or cinnamon to give your drink a tasty twist.
• Is there a way to make it sweeter?For extra sweetness, add more caramel sauce or use a sweeter variety of apple cider.

Caramel Apple Martini Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Substitute fresh apple juice (for a slightly different flavor) for apple cider.
Substitute vanilla vodka with plain vodka (and, if you so desire, add a splash of vanilla extract).
Substitute caramel liqueur for butterscotch schnapps (to maintain the caramel flavor profile).
Green apple liqueur can be used in place of sour apple schnapps.

Pro Tips

1. Chill the glass extra thoroughly by leaving it in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. This ensures your drink stays colder for longer after serving.

2. For an added layer of flavor, try sprinkling a bit of cinnamon into the sugar used for rimming the glass. This can enhance the overall apple and caramel flavors.

3. Use fresh, high-quality apple cider to elevate the drink’s taste. Unfiltered apple cider often packs more flavor, which complements the other ingredients well.

4. If you want to reduce the sweetness but maintain the flavor balance, consider using half the amount of caramel sauce on the rim, or use a caramel-flavored sugar instead.

5. To prevent the apple slices from browning, soak them briefly in a solution of water and a little lemon juice before using them as a garnish. This ensures they stay fresh and appealing.