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...8 slices smoked bacon1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugarHeat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, shiny side up. Dredge the bacon on both sides in the brown sugar and arrange the slices so they do not touch on the sheet. Bake until the bacon is richly caramelized, 15 to 25 minutes. Use a pair of tongs to transfer the bacon strips to a cooling rack and allow the excess fat to drain. Serve warm as candy or cool until hardened for the martinis.Candied bacon martinis6 ounces premium vodka4 ounces Applejack brandy2 ounces amaretto liqueur2 ounces maple syrup, preferably grade "B"4 thin slices tart apple, such as Granny Smith2 slices candied bacon, halved crosswiseChill 4 martini glasses. In a large cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, brandy, amaretto and maple syrup with ice. Shake until combined and chilled. Strain the cocktail into the 4 chilled glasses and garnish each with an apple slice and half a slice of candied bacon. Serve immediately....