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Harvest Hoe (Apple Butter Martini)

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Harvest Hoe

The Harvest Hoe is the Hoochie with a smoochie.  Attractive, and definitely easy- just like our Apple Butter Cocktail.

Fresh from the farm, this Apple-Butter Martini gives you the festive taste of Fall, and the zest of apple, ginger, and cinnamon.  Savor the Fall Season and pour a little Autumn into your Martini glass.

What is in a jar of Apple Butter?

Apple butter is concentrated applesauce.  Milled, pureed, or finely chopped and then cooked for a longer period.  The sugars in the apples caramelize, giving the apple butter its rich, sweet flavor and dark color.  It’s flavors feature cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, nutmeg and other seasonal warm spices.   Take a sip – It’s perfect on a cool Fall day.

 
There is no “butter” in apple butter recipes. The name comes from its smooth, buttery texture.  You may hear a term about ‘dropping copper pennies in apple butter’.  There is an old tradition of putting pennies in the bottom of an apple butter kettle.  These were intended to scrape the bottom of the kettle and to prevent the apple butter from burning. 
 
What do I do with leftover Apple Butter?
If you don’t use all of your Apple Butter in your beverage – There are many ways to enjoy.  It is delicious on toast, and in muffins, and pancakes!
 
Is Apple Butter a Midwestern thing?
While their are plenty of orchards in the Midwest, Apples, Apple Butter, Apple Cider, and Apple pie- are beloved American things.  All the way back to Johnny Appleseed folklore, and an annual bounty of festivals that celebrate the apple- This American fruit is a significant part of American Taste memories and local food cultures. 
 
Mixologists are inspired by Apple Season and are seeing beautiful Fall drinks:  Apple Butter Martini, the Apple Cider Martini, the Apple Martini, and a whole host of Fall cocktails including apple cocktails, and apple bourbon seasonal cocktails. 
 
What if I don’t want to make my own Simple Syrup?  New Cocktail Syrups are trending…
If you don’t have time to make your own simple syrup there are many new and delicious brands to chose from.  Most bartenders still prefer to use their own sugar syrups in cocktails.  That is changing, as mixologists recognize the need for consistency, and variety.  
 
Innovation in cocktail syrups with botanical and organic ingredients in bold and unusual flavors is expected to provide opportunities for new cocktail innovation. Several companies have been using natural ingredients and reducing the use of artificial flavors and colors.   Imaginative syrups can sweeten and add interest and complexity to cocktail recipes – and home experimentation is so much fun!
 
Here are a just a few interesting and trendy cocktail syrups:
Monin Lychee, Cotton Candy, White Chocolate, or Toasted Marshmallow
Small Hand Pineapple Gomme, Passion Fruit, Tonic Syrup
Giffard Apertif
Raft Pineapple Tamarind Syrup, Grapefruit Smoked Salt Chile Syrup
Fabbri Mixybar Orzata Syrup

 

Apple Butter Martini

martini made with fireball, apples, and cinnamon. rimmed with sugar and chipotle powder
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Harvest Hoe (Apple Butter Martini

Apple Butter Martini
Prep Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Butter, Apple butter cocktail, Apple Butter Martini, dessert martini, Fall Martini, Fireball, Thanksgiving Martini
Yield: 1
Author: Inno Jakshitz and Nora Spect

Equipment

Materials

Ginger Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger

Cocktail

  • 1 oz Ginger Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Apple Butter
  • 1 oz Fireball
  • 2 oz Vodka

Garnish

  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Cinnamon Sugar for the rim

Instructions

Rim your Martini glass

  • Fill a plate with water
  • Fill a plate with cinnamon sugar (to taste)
  • Turn your Martini glass upside down and dip the rim into the water
  • Dip the rim into the plate of cinnamon sugar
  • Repeat for each glass and set aside

Prepare Ginger Simple Syrup

  • Combine water and sugar, ginger to a medium pot
  • Turn on medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved
  • Set aside and chill

Prepare Cocktail

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine ice, simple syrup, apple butter, Fireball, and vodka
  • Strain and Pour the Martini into a rimmed Martini glass
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick

martini glass with a sugar rim and a pale orange drink
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Harvest Hoe (Apple Butter Martini)

Apple Butter Martini
Prep Time30 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Butter, Apple Butter Martini, Fall Cocktail, Fireball, Seasonal Cocktail, Thanksgiving Cocktail, Vodka

Aphrodesi’hacks’
As soon as your ginger syrup boils, remove from heat. Let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Cool the syrup before muddling into a cocktail. Syrup can last in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks(If cloudy, discard).  You will love the simplicity and freshness of our Ginger Simple Syrup.

Lots of choices for Super simple Garnishes- Garnish with apple slices, Cinnamon sugar, Cinnamon sugar with a touch of smoked Chipotle, a cinnamon stick, or dried orange slice.  Edible Fall flowers can also make a statement.  Squash blossoms, Marigolds, even Honeysuckles can give an elegant vibe on the rim.

 

Try a flight of Dessert Martinis:

Hallow Weenie Martini
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Pumpkin Spice Martini
Shameless Tart (Key lime Pie Martini)
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Tini Indiscretion (A Pecan Pie Martini)
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Pecan Pie Martini

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