An apple martini (appletini for short) is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. Although the drink contains no vermouth by default, the term "apple martini" is consistent with the trend of calling any straight liquor in a martini glass a "martini," such as the saketini or other variations.[1]
| Cocktail | |
|---|---|
 Top view of an apple martini | |
| Type | Mixed drink |
| Base spirit | |
| Served | Straight up |
| Standard garnish | Apple slice; Cherry |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| Commonly used ingredients | |
| Preparation | Mix in a shaker, then pour into a chilled glass. Garnish and serve. |
This drink, originally called an Adam's Apple Martini because the bartender who created it was named Adam, was created in 1996 at Lola's West Hollywood restaurant.[2][3]
Recipe
editIn its purest form, it would contain:
- 4 cl (1+1⁄2 oz) top shelf vodka (or gin)
- 2 cl (2⁄3 oz) apple juice, cider or, most often, apple pucker
Typically, the ingredients are shaken or stirred and then strained into a cocktail glass.
Variations
editA sweet and sour mix can also be added before shaking.
Optionally, vermouth may be included, as in a regular martini.
A similar cocktail can be made with Martini Bianco white vermouth and apple juice in a long drink glass filled with ice.[4]
In popular culture
editTV and movies have used male characters drinking Appletinis to signify them as effeminate and presenting as gay, seen most prominently in the case of John "J.D." Dorian in Scrubs. The characterization is seen in other depictions such as Phil Dunphy in Modern Family, Alan Harper in Two and a Half Men and Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother.[5][6] Professional wrestler Christopher Daniels incorporated the drinking of appletinis into his heel, "snarky [and] sarcastic", character work beginning in 2012 for Total Nonstop Action.[7][8] Other media depict the cocktail as drunk by "college-aged girls" and "uncultured types".[6]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Brian, Niemietz (2006-11-15). "Stir Crazy!". The New York Post. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008.
- ^ Marin, Rick (October 4, 2000). "The Greening of the Martini". The New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ Harris, Jenn (August 15, 2013). "Lola's, famous for the apple martini, to close in September". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "Martini Bianco and Apple Juice". Cocktails of the World. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- ^ "Great Moments in TV Drinking: Mr. Robot Resurrects The Appletini". Paste Magazine. 2016-07-12. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ a b Brooke, Eliza (2019-10-30). "When Did America Turn on the Appletini?". Eater. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "411MANIA". Christopher Daniels Discusses His Current Character and Getting Under The Skin of The Fans. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ "Christopher Daniels Interview". NZPWI. 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
External links
edit- Typical list of apple Martini recipes/ingredients Archived 2020-08-03 at the Wayback Machine