Description
Sinister glamour meets mixology magic in this poison apple martini, blending wicked charm with sophisticated cocktail craftsmanship. Dark spirits and crimson hues seduce drinkers into a wickedly elegant Halloween libation you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquor Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) vodka
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) sour apple schnapps
- 1/2 ounce (15 milliliters) triple sec
Juice and Fruit Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pomegranate juice
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- Ice cubes
- Pomegranate seeds (optional)
- Apple slice (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer to ensure a frosty presentation for this bewitching cocktail.
- Load a cocktail shaker with a generous handful of ice cubes to create the perfect mixing environment.
- Pour the vodka, sour apple schnapps, pomegranate juice, and triple sec into the shaker, creating a vibrant crimson-hued liquid.
- Secure the shaker lid and perform a vigorous shake for approximately 20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to blend and cool dramatically.
- Position a cocktail strainer over the shaker and carefully pour the liquid into the pre-chilled martini glass, ensuring a smooth, elegant transfer.
- For a dramatic finishing touch, delicately scatter pomegranate seeds across the surface or artfully balance a crisp apple slice on the glass rim.
- Serve immediately to capture the drink’s optimal temperature and theatrical appearance, inviting guests to indulge in this spellbinding libation.
Notes
- Chill your cocktail shaker and martini glass beforehand for an extra frosty presentation that keeps the drink crisp and cold.
- Adjust the sweetness by balancing pomegranate juice and triple sec based on personal taste preferences, creating a custom flavor profile.
- Use fresh pomegranate seeds as a garnish for a dramatic, blood-like appearance that enhances the “poison” theme of the cocktail.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka and schnapps with apple juice and sparkling water, maintaining the fruity and festive spirit of the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg