Apple Spice Cocktails

Ingredients

• 18 ounces apple juice
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 6 star anise pods
• 18 ounces Stoli Premium Vodka
• 6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon
• ice
• 12 oz. bottle of sparking water (optional)
• apple slices, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan simmer the apple juice with the cinnamon sticks and star anise. When it barely comes to a boil, remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes, then chill for a couple of hours (or overnight).
2. When your'e ready to start making cocktails, remove the cinnamon sticks and star anise and set aside for garnish.
3. In a cocktail shaker, shake the spiced apple juice, vodka, lemon, and ice together (work in batches if you need to).
4. Pour into glasses, add a splash of sparking water, and garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks and star anise pods.