Apple Martinis
Stronger than your average apple martinis, these drinks combine vodka and vermouth, which is tempered with the sweetness of apple juice. Mix up a pitcher to serve when entertaining.
Ingredients
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1 orange, cut into wedges
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Sugar
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3 cups vodka or gin
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3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
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1/3 cup dry vermouth
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Ice cubes
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Fresh orange peel twists (optional)
Directions
1
Rub orange wedges around the rims of 12 martini glasses. Dip rims into a dish of sugar to coat rims; set aside.
2
In a pitcher combine vodka, apple juice concentrate, and vermouth. Place ice cubes in a martini shaker. For each drink, add 1/3 cup of the syrup mixture; shake. Strain into one of the prepared martini glasses. If desired, garnish with orange peel twists.
3
Makes 12 servings
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Orange Martinis: Prepare as above, except substitute 6 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, for the apple juice concentrate. Omit the orange peel garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 164, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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