Apple Ginger Martini Recipes

Steps:

• In bottom of cocktail shaker, muddle chopped apple and gingerroot with muddler or end of wooden spoon. Add vodka, liqueur, cranberry juice cocktail and lime juice.
• Fill cocktail shaker with ice; shake until blended. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out apple, gingerroot and ice. Garnish with apple slice.

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine the simple syrup, apple juice, rum, and sparkling water. To serve, fill a martini shaker with ice and add about 1 cup of the rum mixture. Shake well and pour into martini glasses. Garnish with apple slices and serve.
• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and ginger over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.

Steps:

• Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, apple liqueur and lemon juice. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with apple.