APPLE AND THYME MARTINI

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ice
10 ounces vodka
6 ounces apple juice
1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows
1 large apple, peeled
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 large sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Special equipment: melon baller
  • Chill the martini glasses.
  • Fill the shaker with ice. Combine the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup in a martini shaker. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the 4 chilled martini glasses.
  • Use the melon baller to scoop out small balls of apple. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.
  • In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Yield: 1 cup
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes

Keaziah Booysen
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This martini is the perfect drink to enjoy after a long day.


Ifeoma Ezeani
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I'm not sure why this recipe calls for gin and vodka. I think it would be better with just one type of alcohol.


Abdul Rashid Alhassan
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I think this martini would also be good with a splash of cranberry juice.


Rebotile Lebang
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This martini is sure to impress your guests.


A5 staying up Right
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I would recommend garnishing this martini with a sprig of thyme or a slice of apple.


Biplob Raju
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This martini is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Alisha Aliaha
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I was surprised at how well the apple and thyme flavors worked together. This is a really unique and delicious martini.


Javed Mastoi
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This martini was a great way to use up some leftover apples.


King Asankoma
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I thought this martini was a bit too strong. I would recommend using less gin or vodka.


psgame Beale
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I would definitely make this martini again. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Shanto Miah
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This was the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm summer evening.


Mantoh Maruta
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I'm not a big fan of thyme, but I thought this martini was still very good. The apple flavor was strong and the drink was very refreshing.


U News
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The apple and thyme martini was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Binod Adhakari
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I thought this martini was very refreshing. The apple and thyme flavors were light and summery.


WAZIR RAHMAN
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This martini was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup or omitting it altogether.


Selam T
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I loved the sweet and tart flavor of this martini. The thyme added a nice herbal note. It was a great drink to enjoy with friends.


mdrasel 30
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This was a delicious and unique martini! The apple and thyme flavors were a perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.