The hot cross bun martini

Prepare the spiced sugar syrup in advance: simmer 100 g and ½ cup water with 1 stick, sliced fresh , 1 and a . Strain and chill; the syrup will keep well in the fridge*. To a filled with ice , add 3 T vodka (or gin), 1 T spiced syrup, 1 T dry vermouth and 2 T clear apple juice (optional). Shake, pour, and garnish with . (*Alternatively: add a dash of syrup to on ice for, quite possibly, the perfect autumn nightcap.)