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October 12, 2021 | Updated July 26, 2022 | Laura
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If you like sour green apples then this appletini cocktail is for you! It's packed full of green apple flavor and made with both green apple vodka and sour apple schnapps. Some apple juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice are added in to balance out the flavors. This green cocktail is perfect for Halloween, hot summer days, and St. Patrick's Day!
Green, Sour, Sweet, and Tangy
This delicious cocktail is perfect for all of you green apple lovers out there. Not only is this drink so tasty, it's also such a fun color!
I decided to make this cocktail with sour apple schnapps and green apple vodka for maximum green apple flavor. It's like a green apple explosion in your mouth.
This tasty easy cocktail was a part of Day 12 of 31 Days of Halloween when we watched The Haunted Mansion. This Halloween drink inspired by Madame Leota's bright green colored smoke. It's the perfect drink during that spooky time of year!
Appletini Ingredients
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✽ Sour Apple Schnapps: If you like green apple flavor, you'll love sour apple liqueur (schnapps). It's so good, and I could definitely drink it straight. I always make sure to have some on-hand!
Two popular brands of sour green apple schnapps are Mr Stacks Sour Apple Schnapps and DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker Liqueur.
✽ Green Apple Vodka: I chose green apple vodka for more green apple flavor, but you could also use plain vodka as well.
Delicious brands of green apple vodka is Ciroc Apple, Smirnoff Green Apple, Noble Wolf Green Apple Vodka, and Veil Green Apple Vodka. Also could use Kinky Green which as both green apple and pear flavors!
✽ Apple Juice: The sweetness of the apple juice cuts the sourness a bit and adds some more delicious apple flavor.
✽ Fresh Lemon Juice: Lemon pairs great with the apple for a perfect balance of flavors. Freshly squeezed lemon juice will always taste the best!
✽ Green Apple Slices: Granny Smith apple slices make for the perfect garnish.
How to Make Green Apple Martinis
➊ In a cocktail shaker, pour in 1 1/2 ounces sour apple schnapps, 1 ounce green apple vodka, 1 1/2 ounces apple juice, and 1/2 ounce lemon juice. Add a couple ice cubes, and shake about 10 seconds until chilled. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with green apple slices. Cheers!
What to Serve with a Green Apple Cocktail
✽ Spooky Spider Pizza Rolls; Keep up with The Haunted Mansion theme and make these spider pizza rolls to go with your Madame Leota (green apple) cocktail! It makes for the perfect Haunted Mansion Halloween movie night!
✽ Green Apple Jello Shots; If you really want to keep it up with the sour apple flavor, try out these delicious green apple Jello shots!
Looking for more delicious drinks?
→ Check out all of my favorite cocktail recipes!
Sour Apple Martini: Questions
✽ I can't find green apple flavored vodka. Help!
No worries! While it will slightly decrease the amount of green apple flavor, you can substitute plain vodka for the green apple vodka.
✽ What is schnapps?
Schnapps is a distilled spirit.
In America, schnapps are usually a mix of a neutral grain (usually wheat or rye) spirit with fruit syrup or spices. You can find so many different flavors of schnapps such as peach, peppermint, and butterscotch. They are usually pretty sweet, have a lower ABV, and used as a mixer.
In Europe, schnapps is spelled 'schnaps,' and it is used to describe any strong distilled spirit. It's usually used to describe fruit brandies, have a higher ABV, and enjoyed straight.
✽ Caramel Apple Martini
To turn this recipe into a caramel apple martini, simply replace the green apple vodka with caramel vodka. Everything else in the recipe stays the same. If you are feeling really fancy, dip the rim of the martini glasses into some caramel sauce before you garnish with a thin slice of green apple. It's so good!
31 Days of Halloween
This martini made with green apple liqueur is a part of my 31 Days of Halloween. For each day in October, I come up with a cocktail recipe and snack recipe that perfectly matches a scary movie, Halloween movie, or a fun spooky activity. Check it out for all of your Halloween snack and drinking desires!
Green Apple Martini Recipe
By Laura | Laura the Gastronaut
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail
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If you like sour green apples then this appletini cocktail is for you! It's packed full of green apple flavor and made with both green apple vodka and sour apple schnapps. Some apple juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice are added in to balance out the flavors. This green cocktail is perfect for Halloween, hot summer days, and St. Patrick's Day!
*Some of these ingredient links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 ounces sour apple schnapps
• 1 ounce green apple vodka (or plain vodka)
• 1 1/2 ounces apple juice
• 1/2 ounce lemon juice
• Green apple slices, for garnish
Instructions
➊ In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except apple slice garnish. Add a couple of ice cubes, and shake for about 10 seconds until chilled.
➋ Strain into a martini glass and garnish with green apple slices.
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Category: Cocktails, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day Cuisine: American
Keywords: sour apple schnapps cocktails, green apple cocktail, halloween cocktails, st patricks day cocktails, appletini recipe, martini recipes
More Apple Drink Recipes:
✽ Green Apple Jello Shots (my favorite jello shots with all the sour apple goodness)
✽ Kiwi Sour Apple Moscow Mule (the kiwi puree, sour apple schnapps, and ginger beer pairs so well together in this cocktail)
✽ Sour Apple Mountain Dew (another great combo you must try- sour apple schnapps + mountain dew)
✽ Homemade Apple Cider (apple cider made from fresh apples- delicious with or without booze)
→ Check out all of my cocktail recipes!
Bon appétit!
October 12, 2021 by Laura Ehlers
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