Poison Apple Martini
This visually striking cocktail combines vibrant green apple schnapps with deep red grenadine and smoky black vodka, creating a layered, swirling effect reminiscent of a magical potion. Shaken with ice until frosty and served in elegant martini glasses, it offers a crisp, citrusy flavor with an eerie, shimmering appearance perfect for Halloween festivities.
Equipment
- Shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Martini glasses
- Measuring jigger
Ingredients
- 45 ml vodka a neutral, smooth vodka
- 15 ml green apple schnapps adds a sharp, juicy green apple flavor
- 10 ml grenadine creates a haunting red swirl
- 15 ml lime juice brightens with citrus zing
- 10 ml black vodka for a shadowy hue and shimmer
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with plenty of ice and chill your martini glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to keep everything icy.
- Add the vodka, green apple schnapps, grenadine, and lime juice to the shaker.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels frosty and beads form, releasing a cracking, icy sound.
- Remove the glasses from the freezer and strain the mixture into each glass through a fine mesh strainer, tilting slightly to create a gentle swirl as the red sinks and the green hovers on top.
- For a layered, spooky effect, slowly pour a splash of black vodka over the back of a teaspoon held just above the surface of the drink; it will settle naturally and add an eerie shadowy hue.
- Let the drink sit for a minute or two so the colors swirl and settle into a mesmerizing nightmare. Serve immediately, perhaps with a spooky garnish or a straw to complete the look.
Notes
For extra shimmer, sprinkle a tiny pinch of edible shimmer powder on top before serving. Adjust layering slowly for the most dramatic swirling effect.