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Cocktail History
The Salted Caramel Apple Martini is an autumn cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a variation of the Candied Apple Moped from Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail by Emma Stokes. The author’s version takes the familiar template of a Vesper Martini and turns it autumnal with a flavored vodka and Calvados. This version opts for a salted caramel syrup in place of the flavored vodka for a sweeter taste and more caramel color.
Cocktail Ingredients
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Gin: This is a spirit made with juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. I used Durham Distillery Conniption American Dry Gin.
Apple Brandy: This is a type of brandy made with apples, pears, spices, sugar, and alcohol. I used Calvados.
Salted Caramel Syrup: This is a sweetener made with sea salt, cane sugar, natural caramel coloring, and water. I used Monin Premium Salted Caramel Syrup.
Bartending Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:
Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.
Mixing Glass: This is used to hold the ingredients while they’re being stirred. I used the Viski 17 oz Cocktail Mixing Glass.
Bar Spoon: This is used to stir ingredients. I used the Barfly Stainless Steel Teardrop Bar Spoon.
Julep Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is stirred. I used the A Bar Above Julep Strainer.
Tasting Notes
This cocktail has the following flavor profile:
• Appearance: Pale brown color
• Aroma: Caramel and juniper
• Taste: Gin-forward flavor that leads into caramel and apple notes
• Finish: Lingering salted caramel aftertaste
Kendall’s Take: “This is a very sophisticated fall cocktail thanks to its bold choice of spirit. Most seasonal recipes are made with a rum or flavored vodka base, but in this dry Martini format, it really works. Although a small amount is used, the salted caramel syrup is also an incredibly delicious and very present addition that gives this drink a hint of fall candy flavor. The Salted Caramel Apple Martini wouldn’t be my first choice for myself, but I would serve this to guests who have a more developed palate.”
Recipe
Salted Caramel Apple Martini
Description
The Salted Caramel Apple Martini is an autumn cocktail that was created by Alex Sukopp, former bartender of Sips From Scripts, as a variation of the Candied Apple Moped from Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail by Emma Stokes. The author's version takes the familiar template of a Vesper Martini and turns it autumnal with a flavored vodka and Calvados. This version opts for a salted caramel syrup in place of the flavored vodka for a sweeter taste and more caramel color.
Ingredients
Method
Place a martini glass in the freezer.
Add gin, apple brandy, and salted caramel syrup to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into chilled martini glass.
