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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Vodka smooth, neutral
  • 1 oz Apple Schnapps or Apple Liqueur
  • 1 oz Caramel Syrup store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Garnishes: Apple slice caramel drizzle, optional cinnamon stick

Method
 

  1. Prep Your Glass: Chill a martini glass and drizzle caramel inside the rim. Optional: coat rim with sugar or sea salt.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, apple schnapps, caramel syrup, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake: Shake for 15–20 seconds until shaker is frosty.
  4. Strain & Serve: Strain into prepared martini glass.
  5. Garnish: Add an apple slice, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • Taste as you go—adjust caramel syrup for sweetness balance.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel syrup.
  • Shake, don’t stir, for a chilled, well-mixed martini.
  • Optional twists:
    • Salted Caramel: Sprinkle sea salt on rim.
    • Spiced Apple: Add dash of cinnamon or apple pie spice.
    • Sparkling Twist: Top with sparkling apple cider.
Pro Tip: Always serve cold—keep the glass in the freezer for 3–5 minutes for that perfect chill.