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Spiced Rum Cider Cocktail

Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe
Cozy autumn cocktail with spiced rum, apple cider, and warming spices. Easy, comforting, and perfect for fall parties or chilly nights by the fire.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring jigger or shot glass
  • Fine strainer
  • Tall glass or mug
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Grater or zester

Ingredients

  • 2 oz spiced rum
  • 4 oz apple cider fresh if possible
  • 0.5 oz maple syrup or brown sugar syrup
  • 1-2 dashes orange bitters or lemon bitters
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise optional
  • ground cinnamon or nutmeg pinch
  • apple slices, orange peel, or lemon peel for garnish

Instructions

  • Pour spiced rum, apple cider, and maple syrup into your shaker or mixing glass.
  • Add bitters, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir or shake with ice (skip ice for warm version).
  • Strain into a glass or mug over fresh ice, or pour straight in if warm.
  • Drop in cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise for extra flavor and garnish.
  • Top with apple slices, orange or lemon peel, or a dusting of cinnamon. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Use dark rum for a richer flavor, or add a splash of hard cider for bubbles. Maple syrup or brown sugar syrup both work. For a hot version, warm cider before mixing. Stir in a small pat of unsalted butter for a hot buttered rum twist. Adjust spices and garnish to taste.