Why it works: Apple and cranberry match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 3% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 169 recipes. Both carry ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, which smells fruity, apple. The science ↓
Red Apple Martini
1 martiniIngredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Cranberry | 1 cup raw (100g) | 46 |
| Whiskey | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Apple + cranberrytop 3% of all pairsSmell alikestrongCooked together169 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (fruity, apple).
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