APPLE CIDER MARTINI (2 versions)

I’m going to make a batch of these for the group.  I found 2 recipes, and I’m going to sample each to see which one I prefer before the party.

(Adapted from Glens Falls Gourmet)
2 oz (60ml) Hick’s apple cider
2 oz (60ml) vodka
1 oz (30ml) brandy
1 oz (30ml) triple sec
1/2 tbsp (7ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 tsp (1g) cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp (1g) brown sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp (1g) superfine (caster) sugar (optional)

Ice
Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Combine cider, vodka, brandy, triple sec, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, brown sugar and superfine sugar in a martini shaker, stirring with a spoon.
Fill the martini shaker 2/3 full of ice.
Shake drink for about 10 seconds
Strain Drink into martini Glass
Garnish with a cinnamon stick (optional)

OR

VERSION #2 (a lot easier!)
APPLE CIDER SURPRISE

2 parts Apple Cider
1 part Vodka

Place vodka and cider in martini shaker with several ice cubes and shake well.
Strain ice out and pour into martini glasses with cinnamon-sugar rim.

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