Name: Apple Martini
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 2 cups sweet-and-sour mix; 1 1/2 cups vodka; 1 1/2 cups sweet and sour apple schnapps; 1 Granny Smith apple, sliced (optional)

"While staying at the Rio hotel in Las Vegas, I went up to the VooDoo Café & Lounge," writes Adam Lantheaume of Billerica, Massachusetts. "I highly recommend the view; from 51 stories up, it is spectacular. I also recommend the apple Martini, which I've been trying to make at home for friends. Can you help?"

If you prefer shaken Martinis, simply fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add half of the liquid ingredients. Shake, and strain into three Martini glasses; repeat with remaining ingredients. (The Rio uses DeKuyper brand Sour Apple Pucker for the schnapps.)

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