Marry This Pioneer Woman Caramel Apple Martini Recipe is a sweet and crisp recipe, which is made with apple cider and butterscotch schnapps. It’s the perfect fall cocktail, ready in about 5 minutes.
Jump to RecipePioneer Woman Caramel Apple Martini Recipe Ingredients
- Caramel sauce, for the rim
- Ice, for shaking
- 4 oz. apple cider
- 3 oz. vodka
- 2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
- Sliced apple, for garnish
How To Make Pioneer Woman Caramel Apple Martini
- Chill the Glasses: Place two martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to get them nicely chilled.
- Rim the Glasses: Pour a small amount of caramel sauce onto a small plate. Dip the rim of each chilled martini glass into the caramel, rotating to coat it evenly.
- Shake the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway full with ice. Pour in the apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps.
- Strain and Serve: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold. Strain the mixture evenly between the two prepared martini glasses. Garnish with a thin slice of apple, if desired.
Recipe Tips
- How to get a perfect caramel rim? For a clean rim, use a thick caramel sauce. After dipping, turn the glass upside down for a moment to let any excess drip off before turning it upright. This prevents the caramel from running down the sides of the glass.
- What’s the best vodka to use? A good quality, smooth vodka is best as it won’t overpower the other flavors. You could also experiment with a vanilla-flavored or caramel-flavored vodka for extra sweetness and depth.
- How do I make the drink colder? The key to a very cold martini is to chill everything: the glasses, the shaker, and even the liquids (vodka, cider, schnapps) if you have time. Shaking with plenty of ice for a full 30 seconds is also crucial.
- Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider? You can, but the flavor will be different. Apple cider is typically unfiltered and unsweetened, giving it a more robust, authentic apple flavor. Apple juice is filtered and clearer, and often sweeter. If using apple juice, you may want to slightly reduce the amount of butterscotch schnapps.
Variations
- Cinnamon Sugar Rim: If you don’t have caramel sauce, you can create a delicious alternative. Dip the rim of the glass in a shallow dish of apple cider, then dip it into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
- Spiced Apple Martini: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of allspice to the shaker for a warmer, more spiced flavor profile.
- Sparkling Martini: For a festive, bubbly version, shake only the vodka and schnapps with ice. Strain into the glasses and top off with chilled sparkling apple cider.
How to Batch for a Party
To make a larger batch for a party, you can pre-mix the apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps in a pitcher. For 8 servings, you would mix 4 cups of apple cider, 3 cups of vodka, and 2 cups of butterscotch schnapps. Store the pitcher in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, shake individual portions with ice as directed to ensure they are properly chilled and diluted.
Caramel Apple Martini Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~350 kcal per martini
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Sugar: 32g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can this be made non-alcoholic?
Yes, for a delicious mocktail version, combine apple cider with a non-alcoholic spirit or simply mix it with a splash of caramel syrup and a squeeze of lemon juice in the shaker. Serve in the same festive, rimmed glass.
What’s the difference between a martini and a cocktail?
Traditionally, a u0022martiniu0022 referred to a specific drink made with gin and vermouth. However, the term is now widely used for many cocktails served u0022upu0022 (chilled, without ice) in a V-shaped martini glass, like this one.
Why shake instead of stir?
Shaking a cocktail with ice does two things: it chills the drink very quickly and it slightly dilutes it, which helps to meld the flavors together perfectly. This is especially important for drinks containing juices or syrups.
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Pioneer Woman Caramel Apple Martini Recipe
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy2
servings5
minutes350
kcalA crisp and sweet fall cocktail that tastes like a caramel apple in a glass, featuring apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps with a decadent caramel rim.
Ingredients
Caramel sauce, for rimming
Ice
4 oz. apple cider
3 oz. vodka
2 oz. butterscotch schnapps
Apple slices, for garnish
Directions
- Chill two martini glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Dip the rims of the chilled glasses in caramel sauce.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add apple cider, vodka, and butterscotch schnapps.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain the mixture evenly into the prepared glasses.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the coldest martini, chill your liquor and cider ahead of time.
- Shaking for a full 30 seconds is key to achieving the perfect temperature and dilution.
- If you don’t have caramel sauce, a cinnamon-sugar rim is a great alternative.
- To make a batch, multiply the ingredients and store the mixture in a pitcher in the fridge. Shake individual servings with ice before serving.
