Salted Caramel Apple Martini
A creamy apple martini with rich salted caramel and a caramel-drizzled rim.
Contains alcohol — adults only. Card heading states 5 minutes total and 0 minutes cook (just mix); syrup takes 5–7 minutes simmering plus cooling. Pitcher: mix in a large pitcher with ice; garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Tips: use a tart apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith; add ½ oz apple cider for stronger apple flavor; chill the glass; use real caramel sauce for the rim; adjust sweetness; use half and half for a lighter version; make ahead. Variations: cinnamon or nutmeg; bourbon instead of vodka; add ½ oz apple cider and a pinch of pie spice; add ½ oz white chocolate liqueur. Mocktail: use non-alcoholic apple spirit, caramel syrup, cream and lemon juice; frozen version: blend with ice. Syrup keeps airtight refrigerated up to 2 weeks; mixed cocktail without ice can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated, shaking with ice before serving. Pair with charcuterie, roast pork or turkey, herb stuffing, Brie, candied pecans, butternut squash, apple pie, pecan pie or cheesecake.
Ingredients
Salted caramel syrup (about 1 cup, enough for 8 drinks, as printed)
- 1 cup brown sugar (200 g)
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Cocktail (1 drink)
- 2 oz vodka (60 ml)
- 1 oz apple liqueur (30 ml), such as DeKuyper or Sour Apple
- 1 oz salted caramel syrup (30 ml)
- 1 oz heavy cream or half and half (30 ml)
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
- Ice
Garnish
- Caramel drizzle
- Sea salt (for the rim)
- Apple slice
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Pitcher (8 servings, as printed)
- 16 oz vodka (480 ml)
- 8 oz apple liqueur (240 ml)
- 8 oz salted caramel syrup (240 ml)
- 8 oz heavy cream (240 ml)
- 4 oz fresh lemon juice (120 ml)
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Method
- 1
Make the salted caramel syrup: in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and water. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add heavy cream, vanilla and sea salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened. Let cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- 2
Prepare the glass: drizzle caramel sauce around the rim of a martini glass. Dip the rim in sea salt.
- 3
Make the cocktail: in a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, apple liqueur, salted caramel syrup, heavy cream and lemon juice. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until creamy and chilled.
- 4
Strain and serve: strain into the prepared martini glass.
- 5
Garnish and enjoy: add an apple slice, a drizzle of caramel and an optional cinnamon stick. Cheers!
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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Card 103”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026