Starbucks VIA® Apple-tini

Name: Starbucks VIA® Apple-tini
Yield: 2, 5-ounce martinis
Ingredients: 1 packet Starbucks VIA®; 1 cup Apple juice; 3 tablespoons Vanilla Vodka; 1/2 cup Ice; 1/2 teaspoon Lime; 1 Apple, sliced into thin wheels for garnish (core is in the center of wheel)

May 13, 2010

Notes:

The apple juice adds natural sweetness to this martini. For a palate that prefers less sweet, give a lime or two a squeeze as you toss them in the cocktail shaker.

Recipe information

Yield
2, 5-ounce martinis

Ingredients

1 packet Starbucks VIA®

1 cup Apple juice

3 tablespoons Vanilla Vodka

1/2 cup Ice

1/2 teaspoon Lime

1 Apple, sliced into thin wheels for garnish (core is in the center of wheel)

Preparation

Step 1
Dissolve Starbucks VIA® with a tablespoon of hot water in shaker.
Step 2
Add apple juice, vanilla vodka, chopped limes and ice.
Step 3
Place lid on top of the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Step 4
Strain liquid into martini glasses.
Step 5
Place a thin apple wheel on top of beverage.

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