The A.J.

• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce applesauce
• 1/2 ounce cinnamon-flavored whiskey, such as Fireball
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Ginger peel, for garnish
• Ground cinnamon, for dusting
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

1. Fill a pint glass with ice.
2. Add the vodka, applesauce, whiskey, lime juice and Simple Syrup.
3. Cover the glass with a shaker tin and shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Dust the ginger peel with cinnamon and use to garnish the drink.
6. Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
7. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
8. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)
9. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

vodka, ounce applesauce, cinnamonflavored whiskey, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger peel, ground cinnamon, sugar, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/the-aj.html (may not work)