Elevate Your Autumn Drinks with an Apple Pie Martini Recipe

After trying her first appletini at Karma Brew in Midtown Sacramento, Zoe Barrie was inspired to craft an apple pie martini at home. This recipe, part of the Cooking in Season series, utilizes a Honeycrisp apple, vanilla vodka, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create a cocktail that is both sweet and tart.

The recipe allows for a nonalcoholic option by substituting NA vodka or by mixing the concentrate with club soda and ice. Apple martinis, which originated in 1997 with bartender Adam Karsten at Lola’s in West Hollywood, have resurged in popularity in recent years. With autumn in full swing and apple season underway, this recipe offers a seasonal twist, combining homemade apple juice with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.