Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe

When I want to impress friends at a gathering, I love to serve this Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch Cocktail.

This easy cocktail recipe uses simple ingredients—rum, maple syrup, and cinnamon—to create a cozy and sweet drink that’s perfect for any occasion.

It brings together the classic taste of a rum cocktail with a warm, spiced twist.

If you enjoy trying out new cocktail recipes at home, you’ll want to keep reading.

This punch only takes a few steps, so even if you’re new to mixing drinks with alcohol, you can make this one easily.

The maple and cinnamon flavors make each sip smooth and inviting.

Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe

This drink combines sweet maple syrup, spiced rum, and warm cinnamon for a cozy twist on classic rum punch.

It’s perfect for autumn gatherings or a relaxing evening at home.

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger or measuring cup
• Fine mesh strainer
• Large mixing glass or pitcher
• Bar spoon
• Serving glasses (highball or rocks glasses)
• Citrus juicer
• Peeler (for garnish, if you want to add citrus twists)

I always make sure my shaker and glasses are clean before I start.

If I’m making a batch, I use a pitcher.

Strainers are key for keeping spices out of the finished cocktail.

A jigger helps with accurate measuring, but honestly, I sometimes just eyeball it if I’m feeling bold.

Ingredients

• 2 oz spiced rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz pure maple syrup
• 1 oz apple cider
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
• 1 star anise (optional, for garnish)
• Apple slices or orange slices, for garnish
• Ice cubes

I use real maple syrup for the best taste.

Fresh juices make the flavors pop.

The cinnamon stick adds a warm aroma, and star anise brings a hint of spice.

Instructions

• Add spiced rum, dark rum, maple syrup, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to the shaker.
• Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
• Shake well until the mixture is very cold—about 15 to 20 seconds.
• Strain the mixture into a serving glass filled with fresh ice.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, and apple or orange slices.
• Stir gently before serving.

When I shake the drink, I make sure it’s well chilled so the flavors blend.

Garnishes are optional but look inviting.

Notes

I swap apple cider with apple juice if cider isn’t available.

Using both spiced and dark rum gives the punch a deep, rich flavor.

Fresh citrus juice makes the drink less sweet and more refreshing.

If I want the punch less strong, I top it with a splash of club soda or ginger ale.

For a bigger batch, I multiply everything by four and mix it in a pitcher.

I sometimes add a pinch more cinnamon if I want extra warmth.

Adjust the maple syrup if you like a sweeter cocktail.

Store leftovers in the fridge and stir before serving again.

Tasting Notes

The first thing that hits me with this Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch is the sweet aroma. Maple syrup and cinnamon just seem to wrap around each other, and honestly, it smells like fall ended up in my glass.

Taking a sip, the rum shows up but doesn’t take over. There’s this gentle warmth from the cinnamon, while the maple adds a kind of rich, smooth sweetness that isn’t cloying.

It’s not syrupy—just enough to balance out the sharper edge of the rum. Then, there’s a bit of citrus tang from the lemon juice.

That citrus keeps things feeling pretty fresh, so the punch never gets too heavy. The maple and citrus together make the drink feel cozy, but there’s still something bright about it.

Key Flavors:

• Sweetness: Soft, natural, thanks to the maple syrup
• Spice: Just a gentle hint of cinnamon
• Citrus: A little brightness from lemon juice
• Spirit: Smooth rum holding it all together

Sometimes if I use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer or let the punch chill longer, the flavor shifts a bit. The cinnamon creeps in stronger the longer it sits.

Overall, it’s easy to drink and not too boozy. I’d call it smooth, with layers that play well together—never fussy, just genuinely pleasing.