The Honey Ryder (Upgraded Appletini) Recipe

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Updated August 30, 2018

The Appletini has become synonymous with everything that is wrong with cocktails during the 80's and 90's. This re-imagined version turns to a classic for inspiration: the Vesper Martini, à la James Bond.

Cocktail Overhaul: The Appletini

Recipe Details

The Honey Ryder (Upgraded Appletini) Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 48 hrs

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

For the Apple-Infused Gin:
1 red apple, cored and sliced
10 ounces gin, Bluecoat preferred
½ ounce unfiltered apple cider
For the Cocktail:
2 ounces Zu Bison Grass Vodka
1 ounce Apple-Infused Gin
1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc
Garnish: Lemon twist

Directions

For the Apple Infused Gin: Place apple pieces inside resealable jar, cover with gin, seal and infuse at room temperature for 36 to 48 hours. Liquid will turn golden and look a bit like apple juice. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer set in a sealable glass jar. Discard solids. Add apple cider and seal. Infused gin keeps in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
To Make the Cocktail: Pour Bison Grass Vodka, Apple Infused Gin, and Lillet Blanc in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.