Skinny Cinnamon Appletini

by Anthony Triceri

It’s the holiday season, you’re eating mindfully and sticking to your exercise regimen but you’re in the mood to unwind with a nice, light cocktail with a touch of spice. The H3 Healthy Kitchen Skinny Cinnamon Appletini is the perfect low-calorie drink to treat yourself but still hold True* to your new, healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients:

1.5 ounce Apple Soaked Vodka (see: Bartender’s Note)

½ tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy)

½ teaspoon Brown Sugar Simple Syrup

1.5 ounce Apple Cider

(Bartender’s Note: To make the apple soaked vodka, dice 3 large apples and soak in vodka overnight)

Simple Syrup:

¼ cup Brown Sugar

½ cup Water

1 each Vanilla Bean

1 each Cinnamon Stick

Method:

- To make the simple syrup: Combine brown sugar, water, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick in a small sauce pot.

- Heat sauce pot at a medium temperature, slowly bring to a simmer, and cook until sugar dissolves for about 5-7 minutes

- Allow syrup to cool then strain

- To assemble the cocktail: Combine vodka, calvados, simple syrup, and cider in a glass shaker filled with ice.

- Shake vigorously!

- Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass.

- Garnish with a sliced apple skewered cinnamon stick.

Servings: 1

Calories: 140

Fat: 0 grams

Enjoy!