Grön Äpple Martini

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   Purée 1 large green apple, scrubbed, cored, cut into 1" pieces, ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, and ¼ cup water in a blender until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pitcher or large measuring glass, pressing on solids to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids. Do Ahead: Apple syrup can be made 2 hours ahead; cover and keep chilled, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month (thaw before using).
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   Combine 1½ oz. vodka, ½ oz. clear store-bought apple juice, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, ¼ oz. cognac, ¼ oz. Midori, and ½ oz. apple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside is very cold, about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with 1 maraschino cherry placed in it. Editor’s Note: Head this way for more of our favorite vodka cocktails →