The Bouley Apple Martini

The welcoming aroma of the fresh-picked apples that perfectly align the racks of the vestibule at Bouley restaurant has inspired the creation of a fragrant, apple-infused signature cocktail.

Martini
2 oz Smirnoff vodka
2 oz green-apple purée (or Ravifruit, found in specialty food stores)
1 splash vermouth
1/2 shot of simple syrup
Combine and shake well. Strain into frozen martini glass, and garnish with an apple chip. Enjoy!

Simple Syrup
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to boil. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Add lemon juice.

Apple Chip
Slice one green apple very thin using a mandoline. Soak slices for 5 minutes in simple syrup mixture. Remove, and lay flat on a nonstick baking mat. Cook for 1 hour at 190ºF. Remove and let cool.