Green Apple Martini

1 1/2 ounces apple rum (recommended: Bacardi Big Apple Rum)
3/4 ounce green apple liqueur (recommended: Sour Apple Pucker)
1 teaspoon simple syrup
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
1 thin slice green apple, to garnish

In a cocktail shaker combine the rum, sour apple liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice and ice cubes and shake to chill.* Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a thin slice of green apple. Serve immediately.

*Water is added to the drink from the ice that is used to mix it with. The role of the water in any cocktail is to calm down the flavors all around and to reduce the "burn" of the alcohol. This is extremely important for creating a cocktail that is smooth and relaxing.