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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Recipes

    Apple Cider Martini

    Published: Oct 26, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

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    This Apple Cider Martini is the perfect cocktail for apple cider lovers. It's made with vodka, ginger liqueur, and homemade cinnamon syrup, giving this drink all the flavors of fall in one glass!

    apple cider martinis and a bottle of  ginger liqueur and vodka

    Fall is here which means it's apple cider season! I love a nice warm cup of apple cider as much as anyone but sometimes I want a grown-up version like this Apple Cider Martini!

    This cocktail has vodka, ginger liqueur, and a homemade cinnamon syrup that balances out all the fall flavors you know and love. If you are looking for more apple cider drinks, check out my Boozy Hot Apple Cider as well.

    How to Make an Apple Cider Martini

    1. Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15-0 seconds until nice and cold.
    2. Strain into a martini glass or glass of choice and garnish with an apple slice or a cinnamon stick. Enjoy immediately!

    What Apple Cider to Use for This Cocktail

    There are many different apple ciders out there and choosing the right one can be confusing. There is no "wrong" choice but there are some things to consider.

    If you can find local cider that is freshly made, this will have the most flavor and be absolutely delicious. You also get to support local businesses, however, fresh cider can be more expensive.

    At the grocery store, the best option is to look for unfiltered apple cider. This cider will be more cloudy because it still has some pulp and sediment in it.

    If you find a filtered cider, it will be more like apple juice. This will still make a good drink, it will just have less apple flavor and be a lighter color.

    apple cider martinis with dehydrated apples floating on top

    How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    You will need 1 cup of water, ¾ cup sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Place the water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

    Simmer for 10 minutes and then carefully remove the cinnamon sticks. Add the sugar, stir to combine, and bring to a boil again. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from the heat.

    Allow the syrup to cool before placing it in a sealable bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Check out my post for Cinnamon Simple Syrup for the full recipe and instructions.

    Do I have to Make Cinnamon syrup?

    If you prefer not to make homemade cinnamon syrup, you can substitute regular simple syrup or agave syrup instead.

    cinnamon syrup in a flip top bottle

    How to garnish an Apple Cider Martini

    I garnished my martini with a dehydrated apple slice. These are easy to make but do take some time. Check out my recipe for Dehydrated Pears, which will give you the process for making these in the dehydrator or oven. Just substitute apples for pears!

    You can also use store-bought freeze-dried apple slices, a fresh apple slice, or a cinnamon stick. Any of these garnishes will look great and enhance the cocktail experience.

    Variation for an Apple Cider Martini

    • You can enjoy this drink hot. Just warm up the cider on the stovetop or in the microwave, add the liquors and syrup, stir and enjoy!
    • Try subbing out the vodka for whiskey for an extra zing in your drink!
    • No cinnamon simple syrup? No problem, substitute with regular simple syrup or skip it for less sugar.
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    Apple Cider Martini

    This Apple Cider Martini has all the flavors of fall in a glass!
    5 from 63 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 299kcal
    Author: Emily
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    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • martini glass

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces vodka
    • 1 ounce ginger liqueur
    • 4 ounces apple cider
    • ½ ounce cinnamon simple syrup
    • dehydrated apple, fresh apple slice, or cinnamon stick as garnish

    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 10 seconds until nice and cold.
    • Strain into a martini glass or glass of choice and garnish. Enjoy immediately!

    Notes

    • You can enjoy this drink hot. Just warm up the cider on the stovetop or in the microwave, add the liquors and syrup, stir and enjoy!
    • Try subbing out the vodka for whiskey for an extra zing in your drink!
    • No cinnamon simple syrup? No problem, substitute with regular simple syrup or skip it for less sugar.

    How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    You will need 1 cup of water, ¾ cup of sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Place the water and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes and then carefully remove the cinnamon sticks. Add the sugar, stir to combine, and bring to a boil again. Boil for 2 minutes and remove from the heat. Allow the syrup to cool before placing it in a sealable bottle or jar. Store the syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12.4g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Anna says

      January 30, 2023 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      This drink looks beautiful and testy😋

      Reply
    2. Kimberly says

      November 29, 2022 at 3:17 am

      5 stars
      Hi. This looks delicious and perfect for my martinis and cards club. Can it be made in advance and/or in big batches? Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 29, 2022 at 8:17 am

        Hi Kimberly, yes, this drink can be made in batches and in advance. I would recommend shaking it with fresh ice before serving to ensure the cocktail is very cold. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Dennis says

      November 02, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      My wife now has a new favorite martini, thanks to your delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 02, 2021 at 6:21 pm

        Yay! Happy wife, happy life, right?!? I hope you got a chance to enjoy one too!

        Reply
    4. Geetanjali Tung says

      November 01, 2021 at 5:08 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for the coming festivities!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        November 01, 2021 at 2:18 pm

        Yes! This cocktail will get you through all of your holiday celebrations. Cheers!

        Reply
    5. Sue says

      October 31, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely, I have apple cider in the fridge right now. I need to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2021 at 3:57 pm

        Yes! This is the perfect cocktail when you have cider on hand. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio says

      October 31, 2021 at 2:17 am

      5 stars
      Loving this apple cider martini! Made it for a halloween party and was a hit!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        So glad to hear it, Kayla. Thanks for giving it a try!

        Reply
    7. Shilpa says

      October 30, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for the holidays. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    8. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      October 30, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a yummy fall cocktail! I need to look for ginger liqueur!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 31, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        Yes, you do. It pairs well with so many flavors and alcohols and a little goes a long way!

        Reply
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