This apple pie martini recipe has all the flavor of a classic apple pie in the convenience of a sippable adult drink. Served in a martini glass with a rim of graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to wow your guests!
Why you’ll love this apple pie martini recipe:
Everyone loves the sweet, warm flavor of apple pie, but we don’t always have the time or patience to bake one from scratch. Luckily, this apple pie martini drink has all the flavor you crave with a fraction of the work!
This martini is sweet, spiced, and so darn good. It’s always a hit at gatherings!
- Just seven ingredients for the martini base
- Customize it to your taste
- Fancy enough for a dinner party but simple enough to enjoy any night of the week
The perfect way to celebrate fall, this drink comes together in minutes and can easily be doubled or even tripled to serve several guests. One taste and it will become everyone’s favorite cocktail!
Key Ingredient Notes:
For the rim:
- Graham cracker crumbs – You can find pre-made graham cracker crumbs in the baking aisle of your local grocery store. Or, make your own by smashing or processing graham cracker crumbs with a rolling pin or food processor.
- Brown sugar adds a caramel-like sweetness to every sip.
- Ground cinnamon contributes extra warmth and just a touch of spice.
For the martini:
- Apple slices – The finishing touch! Fresh apple slices are optional but add more apple flavor and make for a fancy-looking garnish.
- Apple cider – I use regular apple cider, not hard cider. However, you can use hard cider if you want to make this drink extra boozy.
- Simple syrup – I like using simple syrup to sweeten the martini as it dissolves easily in liquid. Check out my Sugar 101 post if you need an alternative or just want to learn more about different sweeteners.
- Vodka – Any brand of vodka will work. If you’d like a sweeter drink, use vanilla vodka.
- Vanilla – Use pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla, for the best taste!
- Cinnamon schnapps – Adds just the right amount of warm, cinnamon flavor to replicate apple pie. If preferred, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky can be used as a substitute.
- Apple pie spice – You can find apple pie spice in the spice section of your local grocery store. Or, make homemade apple pie spice with common spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cardamom.
How to make apple pie martini:
This apple pie martini recipe comes together in minutes and will have you feeling like a professional bartender with just a few simple steps!
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Wet the rims of the martini glasses with water. Or, rub them with an apple slice, and dip them into the prepared sugar mixture.
- Place all the martini ingredients in a cocktail shaker, and shake to combine.
- Pour the martini into the prepared glasses, and enjoy immediately!
Tips for Success:
- Place your martini glasses in the fridge so they’re nice and cool when you pour the drink mixture in. This will keep your drink cold as you sip!
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use any container with a lid to shake up the drink mix.
- If you’re feeling fancy, add a drizzle of caramel sauce to your martini glasses before adding the drink mix.
Make-Ahead Tips:
This drink takes just minutes to prepare. However, if you want to get ahead of the game, there are a few things you can do:
- Prepare the rim mixture, and store it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Combine the martini ingredients, and store them in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Transfer to the cocktail shaker, and shake well before serving.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over freshly cut apples, and store them in the fridge for 3-5 days until you are ready to garnish your drinks.
Storing Tips:
This apple pie martini recipe is best served right away while it’s still cold! However, if you happen to have leftovers, you can store the drink mix in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Just be sure to give it a good shake before serving!
FAQs:
Yes, for a non-alcoholic drink, make sure to use plain apple cider or apple juice, and omit the vodka and schnapps. Add more cider, vanilla extract, and simple syrup as needed.
If you want to make martinis for a big group, you can double or triple the recipe. Just make sure you have a big enough shaker or work in batches.
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different combinations to discover what you like best. Some great alternatives include Apple Pie Baileys, Malibu, caramel vodka, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
For the rim:
- 1 tablespoon fine graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
For the martini:
- ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) simple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vodka Note 1
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon schnapps
- ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
- Pinch of salt optional
- Ice
- Apple slices for garnish optional
Instructions
For the rim:
- Mix together graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon. Wet the edges of the martini glass with water or an apple slice. Dip the edges in the prepared sugar mixture.
To make the martini:
- In a cocktail shaker, place all the ingredients and shake it.
- Pour into the prepare glass and enjoy!
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sounds great!!
This looks fantastic! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thanks, Karly!
Found you at Ginger Snaps & so giving this a try! Have a great week…
Yay, hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Jodie!
This looks amazing! As soon as this baby makes her debut, this martini needs to happen!
Haha same here, Jessica! 🙂 Can’t wait to have a martini already!