Apple and Thyme Martini

Ingredients

• Ice
• 10 ounces vodka
• 6 ounces apple juice
• 1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows
• 1 large apple, peeled
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

Special equipment: melon baller

Chill the martini glasses.

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.

Use the 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.

Thyme Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 large sprigs fresh thyme

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.

Yield: 1 cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes