Spiced Harvest Martini

This Spiced Harvest Martini is a delightful blend of vodka, unsweetened cranberry juice, Cointreau, and homemade spiced apple syrup, delivering a crisp and delicious flavor with a touch of warmth from the spiced apple infusion. The perfect cocktail to sip on during the autumn season.

Spiced Harvest Martini

A delightful martini with vodka, cranberry, Cointreau, and homemade spiced apple syrup for a touch of warmth and a crisp, delicious flavor.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz spiced apple syrup
  • Squeeze of lime juice
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider and sugar.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves, and the liquid slightly thickens.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture steep with the spices until completely cooled.
  4. Transfer the syrup to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, spiced apple syrup, and lime juice. Shake thoroughly for 20-30 seconds until chilled.
  6. Pour the mixture into a chilled martini glass and serve garnished with a slice of apple.