Appletini recipe
Vodka, apple schnapps and triple sec, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a slice of apple.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
- 185 kcal
What Ingredients do you need to make an Appletini?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make an Appletini?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
Appletini
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Calories
- 185 kcal
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure out the vodka, apple schnapps, and triple sec into your shaker.
- Shake well until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of apple.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of martinis.
Appletini FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make an Appletini?
To make an Appletini, you need 40ml / 1.4oz vodka, 15ml / 0.5oz apple schnapps and 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec, plus a slice of apple to garnish. There’s more about vodka and triple sec above.
What Equipment do you need to make an Appletini?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in an Appletini?
An Appletini contains 40ml / 1.4oz vodka, 15ml / 0.5oz apple schnapps and 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec.
Is an Appletini shaken or stirred?
An Appletini is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make an Appletini without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is an Appletini served in?
Serve an Appletini in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish an Appletini?
Garnish an Appletini with a slice of apple.
How do I make an Appletini for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 160ml vodka, 60ml apple schnapps and 60ml triple sec. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
