Apple and Thyme Martini

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: The Perfect Pre-concert Dinner

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Cook: --
Total:: 10 min

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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

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Apple and Thyme Martini
Nicole Simi Valley, CA 01-11-2009
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interesting flavors
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I was excited about trying this but I'm not sure I got the parts right. I didn't make as much as the recipe called for, but... it had some very interesting flavors. I feel that the thyme really gave it an earthy flare. All in all, I think I'm going to have to keep tweaking it before its fantastic.Read more
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Aja Houston, TX 12-29-2008
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Complex flavors in an Apple Martini? Love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The thyme flavor is unexpected and delightfully complex. It's still a sweet martini to be sure but something you can actually... savor. A great "dinner" martini as the herbs lead well into the stronger flavors of food.Read more
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dwight Foster Pond, IL 10-01-2007
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Its About Thyme
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is superb. The thyme is well balance with the sweetness of the apple juice. Much more sophisticated than the trendy... apple martini.Read more
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Dannielle Salt Lake City, UT 08-14-2007
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You only need 1!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't say enough about this recipe. Very yummy, but like I said, "You only need 1!" Good thing I had a big dinner... afterward.Read more
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Tess Minneapolis, MN 07-10-2007
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interesting
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It took a little playing around with the proportions, but this drink has interesting layers of flavor that come out in... succession. I will try this again, but it definitely requires some fixing "to taste."Read more
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Anonymous 07-09-2007
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Delicous
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very simple yet delicous drink. Fun to get friends over and make it a part of our little get together.