Cursed Apple Martini
7 min
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easy
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gluten-free,
lactose-free,
low-fat
Recipe by Eunice
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
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| 7 min | 0 min | 7 min |
Introduction
This cursed apple martini is a spooky spin on a classic appletini, with deep apple flavor and a dark, dramatic look.
It’s perfect for Halloween parties, horror-movie nights, or any fall gathering that needs a wickedly fun signature drink.
Unfiltered apple cider, grenadine, and apple vodka create a sweet-tart sip, while edible gold glitter gives it an eerie, magical shimmer.
Ingredients (1 serving)
Ingredients
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How to Make Cursed Apple Martini
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Chill the glass and prep the golden rim
Place a martini glass in the freezer while you gather the rest of your ingredients.
Pour a thin line of honey onto a small plate, wide enough to fit the rim.
Sprinkle edible gold glitter onto a second small plate to create a sparkling bed.
Dip the glass rim in the honey, then roll it through the glitter until fully coated.
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Measure the liquids into a cocktail shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
Add the apple vodka, unfiltered apple cider, triple sec, and grenadine over the ice.
Sprinkle in the edible gold glitter for that eerie, swirling shimmer.
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Shake until icy cold
Seal the shaker and shake hard for about 15 seconds, until the outside feels very cold.
Well-chilled cocktails taste smoother and help suspend the glitter more evenly.
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Strain, serve, and swirl
Remove the prepared martini glass from the freezer and hold it at a slight angle.
Strain the cocktail into the glass, aiming to avoid disturbing the glittered rim.
Give the drink a gentle swirl with a cocktail pick if needed to wake up the shimmer.
Substitutions
- Use regular vodka plus extra cider instead of apple vodka
- Swap apple vodka for plain vodka and increase the cider to 1½ ounces for stronger apple flavor. The drink tastes slightly cleaner and less candy-like, with a softer, more natural apple note.
- Try Cointreau or another orange liqueur instead of triple sec
- Cointreau brings a brighter, more aromatic orange taste that feels a bit fancier. It keeps the sweetness but adds a touch more citrus complexity.
- Use pomegranate juice and simple syrup instead of grenadine
- Mix equal parts pomegranate juice and simple syrup to mimic grenadine in a pinch. You get a slightly tarter, fresher fruit flavor while keeping the gorgeous red color and a still-haunting vibe. For a dramatic cursed look, add just a pinch of edible black glitter to deepen the color.
Tips
- Use very cold glassware
- A frosty glass keeps the martini crisp longer and makes the shimmer catch the light beautifully.
- Choose cloudy, unfiltered cider
- Unfiltered cider adds body and real apple flavor, which balances the vodka and orange notes.
- Adjust sweetness to your taste
- For a drier drink, cut the grenadine to a quarter ounce or add a squeeze of lemon.
- Shake hard, but not forever
- Shaking too long over-dilutes the drink, so stop once the shaker feels frosty and sounds slightly muffled.
- Serve the glitter safely
- Make sure your glitter is labeled edible, not just non-toxic, since only true edible glitter is safe to drink.
Nutrition Facts *
| Energy | 93 | kcal |
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| Protein | 0 | g |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 | g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g |
* Approximate, per serving.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central.
FAQ
- Can I make a big batch for a party instead of single drinks?
- Yes, you can scale this into a pitcher drink very easily. Combine the vodka, cider, triple sec, and grenadine in a pitcher and chill well with no ice. Stir in the edible glitter just before serving, then shake or stir each portion with ice to chill.
- My glitter sank to the bottom; what went wrong?
- Glitter can sink if the drink sits too long or was not shaken vigorously enough. Next time, shake very well, pour quickly, and give the glass a gentle swirl right before serving.
- How can I make this less strong without losing flavor?
- You can cut the vodka down to 1½ ounces and increase the cider to 1½ ounces. The martini stays flavorful and apple-forward, but the alcohol hit feels softer.
- Is there a non-alcoholic version of this cursed apple martini?
- Yes, swap the vodka and triple sec for more cider plus a splash of orange juice. Use grenadine and edible glitter as written, then serve in a chilled martini glass for the same drama.
Serving Suggestions
For a spooky party, serve these cursed apple martinis on a dark tray with tea lights tucked around the glasses.
You can lean into the theme by adding dry ice nearby or pairing them with sharp cheddar and caramel apples.
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