Fiery Rum Cider Cocktail Recipe
A warm and spicy cocktail perfect for fall or holiday gatherings, this Fiery Rum Cider blends spiced rum, cinnamon whiskey, and apple cider with a hint of citrus and honey. Serve it chilled over ice or heat it up for a cozy, comforting twist.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
- Jigger or measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Small plate (for rimming glass)
- Grater or microplane (optional)
- Strainer (optional, if using fresh fruit/zest)
- Rocks glass or mug
- Small saucepan (for warming cider)
- Fine mesh sieve (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
- 4 oz apple cider non-sparkling
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice about half a lemon
- 2 dashes Angostura or orange bitters
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 orange slice for garnish
- 1 tbsp cinnamon-sugar for rimming
- Ice cubes
- Optional: 1/2 oz vanilla extract or spiced apple cider for deeper flavor
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass or mug with lemon juice and dip into cinnamon-sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add spiced rum, Fireball, apple cider, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, bitters, and cinnamon.
- Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick.
- Optional warm version: Gently heat the cider in a small saucepan, then combine all ingredients in a mug (skip the ice). Stir and serve warm.