Muddled Green Apple Vodka Sour

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A bittersweet cocktail featuring muddled green apple combined with vodka and citrus for a fresh sour punch. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together green apple, vodka, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 small, cored and diced green apple
2 oz vodka
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
2 dashes bitters
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 small cored and diced green apple in a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly until the apple releases its juice and breaks down.
Step 2: Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of bitters to the shaker with 1 cup ice cubes.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a thin green apple slice if desired.