Enjoying Apple Martini while Learning about the Facts

Different people have different preferences. Some people like to vent out pressure and stress through exercising, while some like to drink special mix. Some people like consuming beer, while some prefer wine. Some may opt for cocktail mix, like the apple martini. Also known as an appletini, this fruity drink can provide some refreshment to your busy and hectic day.

You may be wondering why the apple martini is becoming very popular these days. Well, you can’t really blame the entertainment industry for it. If you are a fan of movie series, movies like Scrubs can introduce the existence of such appletini to audience. In Scrubs, you can watch one of the leading actors ordering appletinis quite often. Or if you have watched The Social Network, a 2010 movie by David Fincher, you could see Sean Parker, Napster founder, loves this drink very much. If you want to know the real and original history, it can be quiet difficult. Such fruity cocktail has existed long time ago and it is quite hard to point in a certain areas or origins. After all, different places or bars have different standard ingredients. In some bars, the appletini may be made of apple juice and vodka, while in other bars, vermouth – the standard content in martini – may be added.

There is a standard ingredient for the appletini, according to IBA – International Bartenders Association. To produce fresher quality, the liquor used should come in high quality material as well. Basically, an appletini consists of apple liqueur, Cointreau, and vodka. A thin slice of apple garnish is generally put on the glass’ side. Over the years, the main ingredients are replaced with different contents. For instance, it is quite common to replace the apple liqueur with the apple juice, to reduce the alcohol content. It is also common to use apple cider instead of the liqueur.

An apple martini contains 160 calories in a single serve. It is important to know because people who are on a diet often forget to consider this fact when they are consuming the drink. Just because it is liquid and comes in a drinkable form, people tend to forget that it still contain calories, which can ruin their diet plan. As a sugary fruit drink, it is quite normal if this drink has quite high calories, which come from carbs. The 160 calories are based on the standard serving glass. Naturally, if you order bigger glass, the amount of calories can also add up. If you are trying to maintain your weight, don’t order fishbowls or large glass cocktails.

Making an appletini is relatively easy. According to IBA standard, you only need to prepare:
• 40 m of Vodka
• 15 ml of Cointreau
• 15 ml of Calvados or apple schnapps
• Ice (crushed)

You need to place all the ingredients – minus the ice – into the shaker and shake. Once done, simply pour the drink into the glass and add the ice, depending on your preference. Don’t forget to add the apple garnish before serving. It’s done, and you can make your own apple martini, can’t you?