½ ounce (1 tablespoon) pure maple syrup (or honey)
½ cup steaming hot water
3 apple slices
1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
In the serving glass, stir together the brandy and maple syrup.
Add the apple slices to the glass. Pour in the hot water and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Variation for 8 servings: Warm 4 cups water, 1 ½ cups brandy, and 4 tablespoons maple syrup on the stovetop until hot but not boiling. Garnish as in Step 3 and serve.