Appletini

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Appletini

Cocktail
Type	Cocktail
Base spirit	Vodka
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	Apple slice or cherry
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	1.5 oz vodka 1.5 oz apple schnapps 1.5 oz apple juice
Preparation	Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice or cherry.

An Appletini (a portmanteau of "apple" and "martini") is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of apple schnapps, apple juice, or apple cider. It is typically served in a cocktail glass and garnished with an apple slice or a cherry.

History

The Appletini was created in 1996 at the West Hollywood restaurant Lola's. The drink quickly gained popularity and became a staple in many bars and restaurants. Its sweet and tangy flavor, combined with the crispness of apple, made it a favorite among those who enjoy fruity cocktails.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of an Appletini include:

• Vodka: The base spirit of the cocktail.
• Apple schnapps: Provides the apple flavor and sweetness.
• Apple juice or apple cider: Adds a natural apple taste and balances the alcohol.

Variations

There are several variations of the Appletini, including:

• Caramel Appletini: Made with the addition of caramel syrup for a sweeter, dessert-like flavor.
• Sour Appletini: Uses sour apple schnapps for a tart and tangy twist.
• Cinnamon Appletini: Incorporates a dash of cinnamon or cinnamon schnapps for a spiced version of the drink.

Preparation

To prepare an Appletini:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add 1.5 oz of vodka, 1.5 oz of apple schnapps, and 1.5 oz of apple juice or apple cider.
3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with an apple slice or a cherry.

Popularity in Media

The Appletini has been featured in various television shows and movies, often portrayed as a trendy and sophisticated drink. It gained particular fame from the television show Scrubs, where the character Dr. John "J.D." Dorian frequently orders the cocktail.

See also

• Martini
• Cosmopolitan (cocktail)
• List of cocktails