Citrus Apple Cider Martini
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5
Citrus Apple Cider Martini
Description
This cocktail mixes fresh lemon juice and vodka with apple cider and rosemary simple syrup. The syrup is prepared by dissolving sugar in water with rosemary sprigs steeped for one to two weeks, infusing the syrup with a subtle herbal flavor.
Shaking the ingredients vigorously with ice chills and dilutes the drink slightly, balancing the tartness of lemon juice with the sweetness from the syrup and the natural apple flavor. The result is a layered cocktail combining citrus brightness, smooth vodka warmth, mellow herbal undertones, and light apple fruitiness.
Presented in a martini glass and garnished with an apple slice, this martini offers a sophisticated profile suitable for casual or formal occasions where a refined, fruit-forward cocktail is desired.
Ingredients
Martini
- 1 oz lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz simple syrup rosemary infused
- 1 oz apple cider
Rosemary Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 prigs rosemary
Instructions
To make the cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker place 1 cup ice, and all the ingredients. Shake vigorously.
- Serve in a martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice.
To make rosemary infused simple syrup:
- Heat water and sugar on low until sugar is dissolved. Place in a Mason Jar. Add 6-8 sprigs of rosemary.
- Cover and let it sit for a week or two. Strain and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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