GINGER AND APPLE MARTINIS

Ginger and Apple Martinis image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups Ginger Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups 100% apple juice, chilled
1 cup dark rum, chilled
1/2 cup club soda or sparkling water, chilled
Ice
1 green or red apple, unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

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.