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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Cocktails

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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Apple cider martini

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.

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  • Why I Love This Recipe
  • What Apple Cider to Use for This Cocktail
  • Variations for an Apple Cider Martini
  • How to Make an Apple Cider Martini
  • How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • Do I have to Make Cinnamon syrup?
  • How to Garnish an Apple Cider Martini
  • Apple Cider Martini

Why I Love This Recipe

I love this Apple Cider Martini recipe because it perfectly blends the crisp and refreshing taste of apple cider with the warm and comforting notes of cinnamon and ginger creating a delightful flavor explosion in every sip. Its smooth, balanced profile makes it the ultimate fall cocktail that never fails to put me in a cozy, festive mood.

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.

Variations 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.
apple cider martinis with dehydrated apples floating on top.

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!

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.

apple cider martini in a martini glass with a dehydrated apple on the side of the glass

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apple cider martini with dehydrated apple garnish

Apple Cider Martini

This Apple Cider Martini has all the flavors of fall in a glass!
5 from 65 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. Jeri says

    October 30, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    The flavors in this apple cider martini were fantastic!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      I'm so glad you liked it, Jeri.😀

      Reply
  2. Annie says

    October 30, 2021 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    Refreshing and perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      Yes! Thanks, Annie!

      Reply
  3. Oscar says

    October 30, 2021 at 12:43 am

    5 stars
    Loved this martini, was so delicious.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      Oh good, thanks for trying it, Oscar!

      Reply
  4. Rob says

    October 29, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    Just what the doctor recommended! 🙂 Can't wait to make and enjoy this!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      LOL, exactly! Cheers!

      Reply
  5. Amanda Scarlati says

    October 29, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    This was so delicious! Making it again for thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      Great idea, I'm so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    October 29, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious! Will make again.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      Thanks for trying it out!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    October 29, 2021 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Love the ginger liqueur in this drink!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      Ginger is so amazing in cocktails. I'm glad you think so too!

      Reply
  8. Kate says

    October 29, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    I would never have thought of cider with vodka in a martini, but what a gorgeous combination - a real taste of autumn. Your presentation is gorgeous too!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:50 pm

      Thanks, Kate!

      Reply
  9. Tristin Rieken says

    October 29, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious flavors! I couldn't find any ginger liquer at the store so added some fresh ginger with the cinnamon sticks to made a ginger cinnamon simple syrup instead. So yummy!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:50 pm

      Well, that was super smart and I bet super delicious. I'm totally doing that next time I make these!

      Reply
  10. Tavo says

    October 29, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    I just made myself one and loved it! I am treating myself with a second one!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:51 pm

      LOL! I'm pretty sure I had more than one the other day as well. It's too hard to resist!

      Reply
  11. Swathi says

    October 29, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    Apple cider martini looks yummy. love it .

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:51 pm

      Thanks, Swathi!

      Reply
  12. Catherine says

    October 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars
    Such a wonderful autumn cocktail...the ginger and apple cider is a beautiful pairing. Elegant and refreshing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks, Catherine. I'm so glad you enjoyed this cocktail!

      Reply
  13. Farah Maizar says

    October 29, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    Anything at all that tastes like apple in this season! Looks so refreshing, thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 29, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      So true. Gotta get all the apples you can in the fall, right?!?

      Reply
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