Appletini
A crisp vodka‑apple cocktail with bright acidity and candy‑green color.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Sour
Glassware
Cocktail glass
The Appletini mixes vodka with sour apple liqueur or apple purée for a tart, aromatic cocktail. Shaken cold, it pours neon‑bright with balanced sweetness and citrus lift. It became an icon of early‑2000s cocktail culture.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz vodka
- • 1 oz sour apple liqueur
- • 0.5 oz lemon juice
Did you know?
“Popularized in the late 1990s, the Appletini became a TV sitcom staple and symbol of the ‘tini’ craze.”
Source:Modern cocktail culture archives; Imbibe
Bartender's Note
Add a splash of lemon for sharper balance.
How to make the Appletini
- 1Shake with ice.
- 2Strain into chilled glass.
- 3Garnish.
