Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

• 3 oz. apple juice or apple cider
• 3/4 oz. cinnamon schnapps
• 1/2 T. honey
• 1/2 T. hot water
• 3 oz. champagne or sparkling wine
• cinnamon & sugar for rim
• apple slice for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine honey with hot water; stir until honey is dissolved. Allow to cool before preparing cocktail.
2. Combine a bit of cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Wet the rim of each glass, all the way around, with water. Dip each rim into cinnamon sugar to coat. Set aside.
3. Place apple juice, cinnamon schnapps, and cooled honey/water mixture in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for about 20 to 30 seconds until well combined. Strain into prepared glass.
4. Add champagne and gently stir to combine. Garnish glass with an apple slice.