BACON MARTINI

Serves 4.

Note: From "Betty Crocker Cookbook," 11th edition.

• 4 slices bacon

• 2 tsp. brown sugar

• 1/2 c. vodka

• 1/3 c. apple-flavored brandy

• 1/3 c. apple cider

• 2 tbsp. real maple syrup

• 1/4 c. small ice cubes or shaved ice

• 4 apple slices, for garnish

Directions

Chill stemmed glasses in freezer.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line pan with foil. Coat both sides of bacon with brown sugar, pressing into bacon. Place on pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp and sugar is bubbly. Cool on cooling rack.

Add vodka, brandy, apple cider and maple syrup to ice in martini shaker; shake or stir and pour into glasses, straining out ice.

Garnish each with a skewer holding 1 piece of bacon and an apple slice.