Apple Pie Spiced Martini
Dessert in a glass. The Apple Pie Spiced Martini mixes crisp apple, cozy spices, and a touch of sweetness for the ultimate seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) Anchored Spirits American Gin
- 1 oz (30 ml) apple cider (unfiltered works best)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) spiced syrup (see below)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) dry vermouth (or cream liqueur for a richer style)
- 2 dashes cinnamon or aromatic bitters
- Ice
- Apple slice or cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Spiced Syrup (prep ahead)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- A pinch of nutmeg
Simmer until sugar dissolves and spices infuse (5–7 minutes). Cool and strain.
Instructions:
- Add gin, cider, spiced syrup, vermouth, and bitters to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Float a thin apple slice on top or rest a cinnamon stick across the rim.