APPLE AND THYME MARTINI

APPLE AND THYME MARTINI image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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. 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