Ingredients

• Ice
• 10 ounces vodka
• 6 ounces apple juice
• 1/4 cup thyme syrup, recipe follows
• 1 large apple, peeled
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 large sprigs fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Special equipment: melon baller
3. Chill the martini glasses.
4. Fill the shaker with ice. Combine the vodka, apple juice, and thyme syrup in a martini shaker. Shake for about 10 seconds. Divide between the 4 chilled martini glasses.
5. Use the melon baller to scoop out small balls of apple. Place 3 balls of apple and 1 sprig of thyme in each glass for garnish. Serve immediately.
6. In a saucepan combine sugar, water, and thyme over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and cool the syrup. Any extra cooled syrup can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
7. Yield: 1 cup
8. Prep Time: 5 minutes
9. Cook Time: 5 minutes