Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini

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Burning leaves and crisp fall air come to mind sipping this bourbon apple ginger martini. Reminiscent of a boozy slice of apple pie, this martini could become one of my favorite autumn cocktails.

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  • Easy
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini
  • 2 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 ounce Unfiltered apple juice
  • 1 ounce Ginger Syrup*
  • 1 ounce Fresh lemon juice
  • Apple Balls and Lemon twist garnish
  • Ginger Syrup*
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 - 3 tbsp Ginger root grated or finely diced

Preparation

Step 1

Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini
Fill bar shaker with ice

Add bourbon, apple juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice

Vigorously shake

Strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with apple balls and lemon twist

Serve and enjoy!

Ginger Syrup
Combine water and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat

Add ginger and bring to a slow boil stirring often

Boil for 2 to 3 minutes

remove from heat and allow to cool

Strain cooled syrup into a jar with a tight fitting lid

Ginger syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

View complete recipe

Bourbon Apple Ginger Martini
Fill bar shaker with ice

Add bourbon, apple juice, ginger syrup, and lemon juice

Vigorously shake

Strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with apple balls and lemon twist

Serve and enjoy!

Ginger Syrup
Combine water and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat

Add ginger and bring to a slow boil stirring often

Boil for 2 to 3 minutes

remove from heat and allow to cool

Strain cooled syrup into a jar with a tight fitting lid

Ginger syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Apple Balls
Using a melon baller cut as many balls as desired from a large apple. Apple can be peeled if you prefer.

Place the balls in small jar with a tight fitting lid and top with apple juice, lemon juice or bourbon to prevent browning. Apple balls will keep for several days in the fridge.

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