Apple Thyme Martini

• Thyme Simple Syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• To Assemble
• ice
• 8 ounces vodka (I use Absolut)
• 8 ounces apple juice
• 1/4 cup thyme syrup
• 1 large green apple, peeled
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme, optional garnish

1. Chill the martini glasses.
2. To Make syrup: In small saucepan, combine water, sugar & thyme. Bring to boil over medium heat then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat & let cool. (Leftover syrup should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.).
3. To Assemble: Fill a martini shaker with the vodka, apple juice & 1/4 cup of the thyme syrup. Shake 10 seconds & pour into 4 chilled glasses. (I use a single-serve shaker so I combine everything but ice in a pitcher & then pour into shaker from there.).
4. Use a melon baller to scoop small balls of apple. Place 3 apple balls & a sprig of fresh thyme in each glass.
5. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-thyme-martini-356522 (may not work)