Apple Martinis

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and sugar in a glass measuring cup.
2. 2
   Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring once; cool.
3. 3
   Combine sugar mixture, vodka, juice and liqueur ina pitcher; stir to combine.
4. 4
   Place crushed ice in a martini shaker.
5. 5
   Add vodka mixture to the shaker in batches; shake well to chill.
6. 6
   Strain about 1/2 cup vodka mxture in shaker into each of 10 galsses; repeat procedure with remaining vodka mixture, refilling ice as necessary.
7. 7
   Serve immediately.
8. 8
   Yield: 10 martinis of 1/2 cup each.