Ring in the Fall Thirsty Thursday Style w/ an Apple Pie Martini

Fall is officially here and I am having a difficult time with the transition out of summer. I like the long days, getting up early and coming home from work when it’s light out. What I like best is the overall casualness of summer, life slowing down a bit, an expectation of carefree days and relaxing nights. I start relishing the promise of summer right before Memorial Day, thinking back to when summer seemed to last forever. By the 4^th of July, I’m worried that summer is going too quickly and by the beginning of August, I am afraid to look at the trees for fear of seeing a leaf turning color.

I thought I would ring in the start of fall and apple picking season with a colorful and delicious fall cocktail.  The main ingredient?  Apples of course.
The Apple Pie Martini
I know what your thinking,  this has been done before, but don’t confuse this fall cocktail with a green apple martini.  Apple pie martinis are made with vodka, apple cider, whipped cream and cinnamon, served in a graham cracker–rimmed martini glass.  


Ingredients:

Apple cider vinegar

Graham cracker crumbs
Vanilla Flavored Vodka
Apple cider
Whipped cream
Cinnamon
Cinnamon stick

What you will need:

Martini Glass
Shaker

To make this tasty drink: 

Use one part vanilla-flavored vodka (or regular vodka) and two parts apple cider, shake with ice in a cocktail shaker and strain liquid into prepared glasses.  Top with whipped cream, stick in a Cinnamon stick, and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.  Serve these with a warning that they may taste smooth, but they are potent.