Green Apple Martini

This Green Apple Martini has a gorgeous, vibrant color and a sweet, tart flavor that will definitely make you pucker. Cast a spell with this simple cocktail. It's gonna be awesome.

Cocktail making and potion making are pretty much the same thing, right? Combining just the right ingredients in the right order, mixing them in a very specific way, creating the perfect flavor or the perfect energy, it's all very witchy. Some cocktail bars even go the extra mile, delivering a bit of whimsy and drama with every glass.

And the intoxicating effect of both cocktails and potions definitely has a potent effect on the drinker's energy. In addition to making you feel tipsy, there's something about the slender lines of a martini glass, the ritual of clinking glasses together, the anticipation of the first sip. It's all very mystical when you think about it.

What makes this Green Apple Martini so awesome?

This Green Apple Martini doesn't have smoke and mirrors, but it does have a vibrant, acid green color that evokes all sort of mystical imagery. And the sweet and tart apple flavor delivers you straight into magical territory. And with vodka as its base, it's definitely potent.

Mix these up for a special occasion, a coven gathering, or a date night in. This one is definitely worth getting out the fancy glasses. Even if you skip the garnish, you want to make this vibrant cocktail feel a bit special. If you're serving them to a crowd, you can definitely mix up all your drinks at once. Just shake the mixture with ice before serving to make sure it's well chilled without being watered down.

Make it magical

Apples have been associated with witches for ages. From the Garden of Eden to the wicked queen in Snow White, this tempting, sweet fruit holds a witchy secret within. The seeds in the shape of a five-pointed star give apples strong protective qualities. They're also sacred to many goddesses, including Freya, Aphrodite, Morgana, and the goddess of apples herself, Pomona. Use apples to call in abundance, love, logevity, and fertility.

For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this drink. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Vodka - Go for something mid-range as you don't want to waste the really good stuff, but you also don't want it to undermine the apple flavor if it tastes like rubbing alcohol.
• Green apple liqueur - Such as Apple Sourz
• Green apple syrup - You can easily order this online from brands like Monin.
• Green apple slices - for garnish, optional
• Ice

You'll also need a container to shake your cocktail with ice, but it doesn't necessarily have to be a cocktail shaker. A jar with a lid will also work. I do highly recommend a real martini glass, though.

Tips for making a Green Apple Martini

This is ridiculously simple. Add your ingredients to a shaker with plenty of ice, and shake for a good 30 seconds to make sure your drink is well chilled. Then strain it into your cocktail glass, leaving the ice behind. This gives you a cold drink without it being watered down. You want to sip, not chug, so it may take time to finish it, and you don't want it going watery.

Simple apple slices make a beautiful garnish. You can hang one over the side of your glass or float a horizontal slice in the glass to show off the five-pointed star. Remove the seeds, of course.

Put a spell on your friends with this gorgeous Green Apple Martini. It's gonna be awesome.

Looking for more classic cocktail recipes? Try this Purple Rain cocktail or a French Martini.

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Recipe from Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson.

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