Northwood #2

• 3 tablespoons gold rum
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Ice cubes 
• 2 thin apple slices 

Combine first 5 ingredients in cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously until cold. Strain into 2 coupe glasses. Cut slit in each apple slice and attach to rim of each glass.

Serves 2.

VERDICT:  Tiny, but strong!  Maybe amp up the cider, and serve in little glasses.  Nicely fall-like.  Keep.