Prep Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings
This lovely cocktail made with fresh thyme and apple juice is a great option for holiday social gatherings.
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ingredients
Ingredients and Directions
Ice
10
oz vodka
6
oz apple juice
¼
cup thyme syrup, recipe follows
1
large apple, peeled
4
sprigs fresh thyme
Thyme Simple Syrup
1
cup sugar
½
cup water
5
sprigs thyme
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directions
Step 1
Chill the martini glasses.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Use a 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.
Step 4
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.