Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch Cocktail
This Maple Cinnamon Rum Punch brings sweet maple, warm spices, and fresh citrus to classic rum punch. Perfect for cozy parties or autumn evenings, it's smooth, sweet, and gently spiced.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Large mixing glass or pitcher
- Bar spoon
- Serving glasses (highball or rocks)
- Citrus juicer
- Peeler
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 ground nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish
- 1 star anise optional, for garnish
- apple slices for garnish
- orange slices for garnish
- ice cubes
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.
Notes
Swap apple cider with apple juice if needed. Use both spiced and dark rum for richer flavor. Top with club soda or ginger ale for a lighter punch. Multiply by four for a party batch. Adjust maple syrup to taste and store leftovers in the fridge.