Apple and Thyme Martini

• Ice
• 10 ounces vodka
• 6 ounces apple juice
• 1/4 cup Thyme Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
• 1 large apple, peeled
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 large fresh thyme sprigs
• (makes 1 cup)

1. Chill 4 martini glasses in the freezer.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup and shake for about 10 seconds.
4. Divide among the 4 chilled martini glasses.
5. Using a melon baller, scoop out small balls of apple.
6. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish.
7. Serve immediately.
8. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, thyme, and 1/2 cup water.
9. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
10. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup.
11. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apple-and-thyme-martini-376537 (may not work)