Apple and Thyme Martini

Name: Apple and Thyme Martini
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Ice; 10 ounces vodka; 6 ounces apple juice; 1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows; 1 large apple, peeled; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 5 large sprigs fresh thyme

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Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 10 min

Prep: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ice

10 ounces vodka

6 ounces apple juice

1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows

1 large apple, peeled

4 fresh thyme sprigs

Thyme Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

5 large sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

Watch how to make this recipe.

Special equipment: melon baller
Chill the martini glasses.
Fill the shaker with ice. Combine the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup in a martini shaker. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the 4 chilled martini glasses.
Use the melon baller to scoop out small balls of apple. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.

Thyme Simple Syrup:

In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes