According to Carlos Quinonez, bar director at Hungry Eyes in New Orleans, the apple martini is one of the most popular drinks on their menu.
Instead of using cloying flavored vodka or sour mix, at Hungry Eyes the appletini is made with fresh apple juice, cognac, and a house-made sour apple syrup.
The Jolly Rancher-like hue comes from a splash of Midori melon liqueur, which 'enhances the apple flavor' and lends 'that bright green color I really wanted.'
Switch up this cocktail recipe by trading the cognac for apple brandy, or use apple cider in place of the juice.
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