Ghostly Appletini

Hauntingly crisp and wickedly strong, this isn’t the playful candy-colored appletini you remember from the early 2000s. The Ghostly Appletini is a sharper, more sinister version—icy, potent, and unapologetically bold. With a jolt of sour apple, a hit of gin that doesn’t hide in the shadows, and a chilling translucence in the glass, it’s the kind of cocktail that lingers long after the last sip. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or late-night mischief, this eerie elixir promises to raise spirits—and maybe a few eyebrows.

Recipe adapted from AllRecipes Magazine, Fall 2025.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Ghostly Appletini

• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1 ounces applejack or apple brandy
• 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc
• dash of orange bitters
• 1 very thin unpeeled crosswise slice from a small apple

Directions

1. Fill a mixing glass half-full with ice. Add gin, applejack, Lillet Blanc, and orange bitters. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass; top with apple slice.