Apple and Thyme Martini

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 10 min
  • Prep: 10 min
Advertisement

Ingredients

Ice

10 ounces vodka

6 ounces apple juice

1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows

1 large apple, peeled

4 fresh thyme sprigs

Thyme Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

5 large sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Special equipment: melon baller
  2. Chill the martini glasses.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice. Combine the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup in a martini shaker. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the 4 chilled martini glasses.
  4. Use the melon baller to scoop out small balls of apple. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.

Thyme Simple Syrup:

  1. In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  2. Yield: 1 cup
  3. Prep Time: 5 minutes
  4. Cook Time: 5 minutes

Let's Get Cooking!

Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes,tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. Privacy Policy

Thanks for subscribing to the Recipe of the Day newsletter. Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos.

We're sorry, there was an error signing you up. Please try again later.

Advertisement

Joann Flexer

Good idea but too sweet. Better balance by crushing thyme and adding to syrup and drink. Maybe a drop of bitters to mellow sweetness? Will try again.

See All Reviews