Apple Thyme Martini Recipe.

Today, we’re making apple martinis. It’s not what you think though… we’re making a more sophisticated take on the apple martini… It isn’t sour at all, but rather… it’s infused with thyme, and it’s completely delicious. The balance of the apple juice + subtly flavored vodka is just divine!

Ingredients:

• Vodka (I really love this apple vodka as it’s local from Hudson Valley), but any vodka will do… it also does not need to be apple infused.)
• Apple Juice
• Thyme
• Sugar

The first step is to make a thyme-infused simple syrup. Do not be afraid of this step, it’s called simple for a reason and it is actually incredibly easy. Take 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup water, stir until sugar is dissolved, and then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium/low. Add five sprigs of fresh thyme, and let it cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain, pour into a jar, and let it cool.

I like to pop my martini glasses in the freezer for an hour or two to get them nice and frosty.

Then, in a martini shaker, combine the following… (serves two!)

• 4 oz. apple juice
• 4 oz. vodka
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup.
• Ice

Shake or stir, allow to chill, strain out the ice and serve up in your chilled martini glasses.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and a slice of apple, and you’re all done!