Appletini vs. Martini — What's the Difference?

An Apple martini (Appletini for short) is a cocktail containing vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. This drink, originally called an Adam's Apple Martini because the bartender who created it was named Adam, was created in 1996 at Lola's West Hollywood restaurant.The drink Adam's Apple was advertised by Smirnoff in the July 1972 issue of Playboy Magazine to the inside front cover.

A cocktail made of gin or vodka and dry vermouth.

A cocktail of vodka and either apple juice, apple cider, or apple liqueur.

A cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth.

Any cocktail served in a cocktail glass, often sweet or fruity and aimed at women.

A cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth