Cinnamon Spice Apple Elixir

This Cinnamon-Apple Martini is a delightful concoction of Calvados, fresh fruit, and spice that offers a grown-up twist to the classic appletini. The combination of vodka, apple brandy, toasted cinnamon syrup, and fresh lemon juice creates a tantalizing blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Garnished with a slice of fresh apple or a dehydrated apple chip, this martini is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and aromatic.

Cinnamon Spice Apple Elixir

A sophisticated cinnamon-infused apple martini with a hint of spice and a burst of fruit flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium sized cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz apple brandy or Calvados
  • 1/2 oz apple juice
  • 1/2 oz toasted cinnamon syrup
  • 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh apple slice or dehydrated apple chip, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Toast the cinnamon sticks in a dry pot until fragrant.
  2. Add water and bring to a boil, then stir in the sugar to dissolve.
  3. Simmer for 15 minutes, then let the syrup steep until deeply flavorful.
  4. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
  5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the vodka, apple brandy, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice.
  6. Shake well, then strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.
  7. Garnish with a fresh apple slice or dehydrated apple chip, and serve immediately.