SPICED VIRGIN APPLE MARTINIS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 a large lemon)
4 cinnamon sticks, halved
One 1/4-inch-thick piece candied ginger
6 gingersnaps cookies (about 1 1/2 ounces), broken coarsely
1/3 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
One 25.4-ounce bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
1 small Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of the sugar, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks and candied ginger. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Strain and transfer to a small bowl. (Can be made 2 days in advance). Pour 1/4 cup of the cinnamon syrup into a large pitcher. Place the remaining syrup into a shallow bowl.
  • Grind the gingersnaps and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a mini processor to fine crumbs. (Alternatively, the cookies can be placed in a resealable plastic bag and crushed with a rolling pin or the bottom of a small saucepan.) Pour the crumbs into a second shallow bowl.
  • Dip the rim of each martini glass into the cinnamon syrup. Dip the moistened rims into the cookie crumbs several times to coat.
  • Stir the apple juice concentrate and sparkling apple cider into the pitcher. Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish with apple slices.

Khalil Saba
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Overall, I really enjoyed this recipe. The martinis were delicious and they were perfect for a festive occasion.


Vai Vai Telecom
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my martinis turned out a bit too tart. I think I might have used too much lemon juice.


Amir Hamja 1503rajwan Masud
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These martinis are a great way to use up leftover apple cider.


Syed Zada
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves apple martinis.


Rana Sabar
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These martinis are perfect for a party or a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.


Monique Jackson
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I love the combination of apple cider and spices in these martinis. They're so warm and inviting.


Riyaan Patel
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These martinis are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays.


Jared Carr
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These martinis are now my go-to drink for any special occasion.


Salaudeen Wariz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my martinis turned out great! They were the perfect drink to serve at my holiday party.


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These martinis are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup or omitting it altogether.


John O'sullivan
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The martinis were still delicious, but I think they would have been even better with a little bit of spice.


Abdur Rahman Moynul (Moynul)
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apple cider. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the martinis.


laiba murtaz
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These martinis are perfect for a fall get-together. They're warm and inviting, and the apple cider gives them a nice seasonal flavor.


Perpetual Chioma Ugwu
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I'm not usually a fan of virgin cocktails, but these apple martinis are an exception! They're so well-balanced and flavorful, and the spices really add a nice depth of flavor.


Hanny Matthew
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I made these apple martinis for a girls' night in and they were a huge success! They're so easy to make and they taste just like the real thing, but without the alcohol.


Ibiso Hawartt
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These spiced virgin apple martinis were a hit at my holiday party! They were so refreshing and flavorful, and everyone loved the festive cinnamon sugar rim.