Caramel Appletini

This Caramel Appletini is a stunning drink that everyone is drawn to, thanks to its vibrant green color and irresistible caramel apple flavors!

Falling for This Appletini

Did you see the color of this drink? It’s enough to make anyone want to give it a try! Easy caramel appletinis are perfect for celebrating the end of the day, but are even better for fall celebrations like Halloween or in the spring to cheer on St. Patrick’s Day! Shake up a simple mix of apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, vodka, and sweet and sour, and you’re on your way to a delicious evening or becoming known as the most amazing host with all the best cocktails!

Green apple drinks, such as the Green Goblin Cocktail and Pot O Gold Cocktail are so deliciously fun to make and excellent for entertaining!

Other Recipes to Serve with Caramel Appletini

• Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes are decadent little treats that are perfect for serving at parties and fall get-togethers!
• You haven’t tasted love until you’ve snacked on these incredible Apple Pie Bites with Caramel Dipping Sauce!

Ingredients

Liquor: To make this drink, you will need sour apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, and your favorite brand of vodka.

Sweet and Sour Mix: While you’re at the liquor store, grab a bottle of sweet and sour mix, or make delicious homemade Sweet and Sour Mix!

Candy: While totally optional, a little caramel square in the bottom of the martini glass is too good to pass up!

How to Make Caramel Appletini

STEP ONE: Place a caramel candy at the bottom of a chilled martini glass.

STEP TWO: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Then pour in the sour apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, vodka, and a sweet and sour mix.

STEP THREE: Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or until the shaker feels cold.

STEP FOUR: Strain the martini into the prepared glass and serve immediately.

Tips for Success

• Store the bottles of liquor and the sweet and sour mix in the fridge for a while before shaking up a drink to help keep your appletini chilled the whole time you sip it. You can also chill your martini glass in the fridge.
• If you want to kick your appletini, use a higher proof vodka (90 or 100 proof). The schnapps used is 30-40 proof, and regular vodka is 80 proof. This is a relatively low-key cocktail, as far as martinis go, so you can give it a boozy punch if you like.
• A homemade sweet and sour mix is so easy to make, and you can use it in a variety of drinks! Be sure to chill your homemade mix before making this drink.
• The caramel candy is a sweet touch but is optional, so if you snack on them and run out, don’t worry. Your appletini will still taste amazing. You can also use a slice of Granny Smith apple for a garnish if you prefer.

What is Appletini made out of?

There are a few ways to make an appletini, and these changes can amplify the flavors of the season or give you a beautiful look to celebrate an occasion! The recipe here uses sour apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps, and vodka, which provides a fun, fruity flavor and a gorgeous color. However, you can also make a drink that tastes more like fall. Other recipes use apple cider, apple juice, or apple brandy, which can make the drink taste more like fall. Some recipes also coat the rim of the martini glass in cinnamon and sugar or melted caramel! With all of these options, you can try out a few and see what you like!

How strong is a caramel appletini?

Caramel Appletinis are sweet, delicious, and incredibly easy to keep drinking! Thankfully, there isn’t as much alcohol by volume (ABV) because schnapps has a lower ABV than other spirits. These appletinis are similar to other fruit-flavored alcoholic drinks, which means they go down easily, but the lower ABV means that you can potentially enjoy more than one if you want!

More Delicious Martini Cocktails to Enjoy!

• Sparkling Cranberry Martini
• Lemon Drop Martini
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini
• Bailey’s Flat White Martini
• Raspberry Lemon Drop Martini

*This post originally posted on 10/18/2016.