Cocktail Friday: Autumn Maple Martini

Photo & recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart

Serve a seasonal drink made with rye, Champagne, bitters, blood orange, and maple syrup...and celebrate Friday!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces applejack
• 1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• A few dashes orange bitters
• About 2 ounces Champagne
• Blood-orange rind cut into strips for garnish

Combine applejack, whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker, and shake over ice. Strain into a 6-ounce martini glass, and top with Champagne. Garnish with orange rind, serve, and enjoy.  Cheers!