Appletini

By Joelene

Ingredients

• Simple Syrup:
• 6 ounces applejack brandy
• 6 ounces apple cider
• 1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 4 thin whole apple slices, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Add the applejack brandy, apple cider, Simple Syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into 4 chilled glasses. Float an apple slice on top of each to garnish.
Simple Syrup:
Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Yield: 1 1/2 cups