History & Heritage
“Born at Lola's West Hollywood in 1997 for a patron named Adam, the original "Adam's Apple" mixed vodka and DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker. Renamed the Appletini, it exploded in the late-'90s and early-2000s as a neon symbol of the era—appearing in films, sitcoms, and celebrity hot spots before being refined by modern bartenders with fresh juice and artisanal schnapps.”
Ingredients
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Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with an apple slice or cherry
Glassware
Served up in a chilled martini glass
Garnish
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use green apple schnapps for vibrant color
Chill glass for best presentation
Double-strain to remove ice shards
Dip apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Appletini.
Drier Appletini
Increase vodka and skip the syrup for a crisper sip.
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Tarter Appletini
Boost lemon juice to sharpen the pucker.
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Sweeter Appletini
Add extra syrup or apple juice for a candy-like profile.
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Caramel Apple Martini
Uses caramel-flavored vodka for a dessert-like twist.
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Cinnamonitini
Swaps the syrup for cinnamon schnapps to evoke apple pie.
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Rumpletini
White rum replaces vodka for a tropical note.
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Red Appletini
Apple brandy takes the place of sour schnapps and lends a rosy hue.
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