I'm trying to remember the first time I tried a caramel apple martini. I think it was at my 25th birthday party. I had a sip of Rachel's and then promptly got my own. And that's partly why, to me, caramel apple martinis are a party drink. Now I wouldn't judge you if I showed up at your house on a Tuesday night and you were reading a fantasy novel and drinking a caramel apple martini. That's cool man. No judgment from me. But I think most often these come in handy as a fun and girly party drink. Plus, they are super easy to make. The perfect party trick for this season!
I tried a couple recipes I found online and most seem to suggest a 2:2:1 ratio of sour apple schnapps, butterscotch schnapps and gin or vodka. Since I like to add caramel to the glass before serving I adjust this ratio slightly. Here's my favorite recipe.
Caramel Apple Martini, makes two.
Needed: 6 ounces sour apple schnapps, 4.5 ounces butterscotch schnapps, 3 ounces gin (or vodka), 1-2 tablespoons caramel, sour apple slices + cinnamon and sugar for garnish.
In a martini shaker or mason jar combine half the ingredients with ice, shake and strain into a prepared glass. Repeat for the second. I used caramel sauce (think Hershey's or Smucker's) for the inside of the glasses. Just drizzle it in before pouring the drink.
For garnish I thinly sliced an apple and dipped it in cinnamon/sugar. You don't need to coat the apple slice too thickly with the sugar as some of it will settle in the bottom of your martini if you do. Just FYI.
Make some festive drinks this season and enjoy time with friends and family. xo. Emma
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Mmm…these sounds so delicious! You are making my mouth water 🙂
It looks so good! Unfortunately i’m allergic to apples..
Oh my god this is life altering- I would eat caramel on anything- half tempted to put it on my dinner sometimes, Elf style. Also I will use any excuse to break out my martini glasses- birthday, holidays, wednesdays, when asos have a sale- you know, important celebrations.
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Oh. My. Yum. Apples + booze = heaven.
On a side note, I love how I can always tell if it’s an Emma post from the first paragraph, no matter what the subject.
You’ve got such a fun tone to your posts!
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This looks and sounds AMAZING. I know I have tried an apple pie shot before, so I assume this is along the same line. Plus, I am not much of shots person anymore, so a nice calm martini (AND MAYBE A FANTASY NOVEL) will work just fine! ;)Thanks Emma!
xo Hannah
oh my, these seem so delicious! Perfect autumn drink. I’ve never tried these before, but i definitely will be making it sometime soon this autumn. Thanks for sharing Emma!
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I’m going to try this drink! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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I think that apple martinis sort of got a bad rap in the past few years. I don’t know why. They are delicious, especially one with caramel and the “apple” makes it seem almost healthy, like a smoothie! Ha.
Yum!
Xx
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Looks so good! Thanks for the idea!
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I’m loving this recipe. Great for autumn!
Yummy !!!
I actually drink martinis randomly throughout the week with my neighbor. We’re classy ladies. haha
These look amazing!
Ohh this sounds like a MUST make drink! Cant wait to try this out.
Sounds so yummy! I might have to make this my first post-pregnancy drink.
I don’t drink, but this looks DELISH!
XOXO
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These look amazing, especially with the caramel drizzle swirled around the sides. Perfect fall drink, besides a pumpkin spice latte of course! The crumbled kraft paper is a great photographers touch.
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Mmm I think JD from the show Scrubs would love this. As would I!
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Oh My! These sound amazing! Love the caramel swirl idea too. So whipping up these next cheese night with the girls 😉
Becky, K.
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Hi Emma! I love martinis and have to try this one. Thanks for the recipe! I’d love to read more recipes with apples, I went apple picking and now have more than I can eat. xoxo.
Oooooh – sounds yummy!
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there is a drink at my work that i think you would totally love… martini…st.germaine elderflower and absolut pear vodka. thats it! the count is more vodka than st.germ. but so tasty and smells wonderful.
The apples look so pretty!
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I love martini! Beautifully presented.
I think this taste delicious!
wowww it looks so gnummy!
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These would be perfect for a bonfire party, they sound really good.
Zoe x
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Just bookmarked this, I can’t wait to have my girls over for dinner and serve them this.
Awesome
those look beautiful! so beautiful in fact that they might even be worth the hangover!
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OOOh this looks so nice! xxx
Mmmm sounds delicious. Will definitely try this. Escpecially because it’s finally a drink without citrus fruits, to which I’m allergic. So thanks for this recipt 🙂
Beautiful photos! It looks delicious!
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These do look amazing…!
Yum! Do you have a pumpkin-flavored cocktail up your sleeve somewhere? I’m throwing a joint birthday party for me and friend, and she requested “pumpkin anything,” and I think it would be fun to have a special cocktail for the night. Ideas??
This recipe looks delicious! Always looking for new drink ideas. Loving all of your fall/pumpkin inspired projects, it puts me in the mood for pumpkin carving, cinnamon spice lattes, and fall scented candles!
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I’ve never tried one of these, and now I’ve read this, I’m having a hard time trying to figure why the hell not! You are making me want to curl up with a fantasy novel with a caramel apple martini right now, on a Friday afternoon, while my littlest girl watches Pappa Pig … please don’t judge!
one word: YUM
Martini is my favorite drink 😉 Thanks for recipe
This looks so good! I love apple martinis! I would add some whip cream on top. 🙂
Ariana
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These sound absolutely fabulous for this time of year!!!
x
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I’ve heard of apple martini but caramel takes it to another level! Yum!!
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Xx
I love martinis! And apples are just perfect for fall! 🙂
Sounds perfect for a Tuesday afternoon! 🙂 -Margo
Yes please!
Wooowww these look soo good! I will definitely have to try making these at some point.
Also. Butterscotch schnapps. Never heard of this before. Have. To. Get. Some!
Wow this sounds like a wonderfully Christmassy drink!
Oh my goodness, this is one yummy looking and sounding drink. I just may have to re-think my whole frozen Margaritas Saturday! Thanks for sharing.
ohmygoodness, now i REALLY want to try making these! 🙂 will save them for a girl’s night out when i turn 19 (and legal!) in a couple months! hehe 🙂
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THat looks delicious and so perfect for Fall. x
This looks amazing! Totally want to make it 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
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OMG can’t wait to try this! http://abeautifulmess.com/2012/09/caramel-apple-martini.html
those look incredible!