APPLE AND THYME MARTINI

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ice
10 ounces vodka
6 ounces apple juice
1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows
1 large apple, peeled
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 large sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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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