Rub a slice of apple around the rim of a martini glass.
Pour the gold sugar into a shallow dish. Dip the rim of the martini glass in the gold sugar. Set aside.
Fill a shaker with ice and add in the apple pie vodka, ginger syrup, orange liqueur, and vodka. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with the apple slice.
*To make the simple syrup combine the water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Heat until boiling. Boil for 5 minutes then remove from heat and cool.