There are only a few true martinis, made with gin or vodka, dirty, with a lemon twist or lots of stuffed queen olives, or even canned pitless green olives. You ask for a unique martini? How about apple martini, made with the mix.... (80 replies, last updated by jspear June 17, 2008)

Here it is... Caramel Apple Martinis 8 oz vodka 4 oz Pucker Apple Sour 2 oz Buttershots For rim Cinnamon mixed with sugar Garnish Apple slice or cinnamon stick Combine the vodka, Apple Sour, and Buttershots. (freeze or refrigerate if... (15 replies, last updated by JudiAU July 2, 2005)

at the Carlyle. However, since the Bemelmans' “renovation,” I’ve only been once and did not have a martini, so I can’t say. I imagine it’s still fine. Tho the place is still the greatest, I am soured... (9 replies, last updated by Betty G March 12, 2003)

of vodka at that time had nothing to do with the inclusion of vermouth. In fact at that time one could drink chilled gin – that didn’t make it a martini. It is like asking "How do you make a whiskey sour?" Pour whiskey... (21 replies, last updated by ashwood September 13, 2006)

, bitters optional. Drinks made with vodka or other ingredients aren’t, in my opinion, Martinis but you can call them, for example, Vodka Martini, Green Apple Martini, Chocolate-Razzberry-Lime-Coca Cola Martini, etc., I... (13 replies, last updated by ashwood August 23, 2006)

Hi, Leah. If you want elegant digs, go to Senses for martinis. Beautiful, sleek lounge. The sour apple martini was delicious. You get what you pay for. (1 reply, last updated by Viola January 19, 2005)

My favorite dessert of all time is the sour cream apple pie served at the Pink Rose dessert shop in South Philly. We are going apple picking today and I plan to make a bunch of sour cream apple pies to give to friends and family.... (0 replies, last updated by JenBoes September 19, 2009)

to be “fancy” but simply mixing sour apple liqueur with vodka isn’t what I’m talking about. If you know their “special” night (e.g. Martini Mondays, half-price Tuesdays, happy hours) let me... (39 replies, last updated by Arcadiaseeker October 13, 2009)

This is a favorite with us, and it can be made ahead! Caramel Apple Martinis 8 oz vodka 4 oz Pucker Apple Sour 2 oz Buttershots Stir these together, cover, and place in the freezer. Mix some sugar and cinnamon together (to taste). When (28 replies, last updated by gina November 25, 2004)

I’m planning on apple butter with the pile of apples from my own apple picking adventure. I also saw a recipe last week for sour cream apple cake that sounded very good. It was in the Boston Globe but I can’t seem to... (13 replies, last updated by missmasala October 18, 2004)

I need some ideas. I’d like to switch to making tails with dinner instead of wine. Not that I don’t love wine, I just need a change for awhile. One of my friends who comes over a lot, however, doesn’t like... (5 replies, last updated by Andiereid January 18, 2007)

—one chocolate-raisin, the other buttery with a dab of berry preserve in the center (8.50). Portions were huge.The chef was acting as host on that evening (?!). Our first visit to Martini House was last May. The menu last... (0 replies, last updated by Fine November 19, 2002)

stores, but I get mine from IKEA. I’ve been trying to come up with other combinations since, but no success. I wonder if anyone else has any secret or home invented recipes, other than the usual apple martinis and what you... (9 replies, last updated by kchasky January 20, 2008)

The ice cubes blew me away also, but one place confessed that most of the orders they get for martinis are the "apple martinis" and other flavored drinks, which most of the clientele liked with ice (maybe because of Atlanta heat?... (33 replies, last updated by barleywino November 6, 2008)

It seems that in every trendy bar or restaurant I go to, people are doing strange and intriguing things to martinis with chocolate, or apples, or espresso. I’ve always been a traditionalist, going for a simple dry gin... (8 replies, last updated by Lan4Dawg July 10, 2003)