Apple Martinis

Combine water and sugar in a glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring once; cool.

Combine sugar mixture, vodka, juice, and liqueur in a pitcher; stir to combine.

Place crushed ice in a martini shaker.

Add vodka mixture to martini shaker in batches; shake well to chill. Strain about 1/2 cup vodka mixture in shaker into each of 10 glasses; repeat procedure with remaining vodka mixture, refilling ice as necessary.

Serve immediately.