An Updated Appletini
Wishbone Kitchen
Ingredients
- Cocktail:
1.5 ounces Grey Goose vodka
1 ounce elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
1 ounce apple brandy
1 ounce lemon juice
0.5 ounces pear syrup
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
Water
Apple slice for garnish
- Pear syrup:
1 pear, diced
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
Directions
- For the pear syrup, add diced pear, sugar, and water to a saucepan on medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat and continue simmering for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Pour cooled syrup through a fine strainer and set aside.
- For the cocktail, add apple pieces to a saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat.
- Add the apples to a blender and blend until it reaches a consistent texture. Pour through a very fine mesh strainer, then set aside.
- Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, apple brandy, lemon juice, and pear syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice, then rapidly shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with a thin apple slice.
Information
- Category
- Drinks, Cocktails