Poisoned Apple Cider Recipe
A tantalizing Poisoned Apple Cider cocktail combining the crispness of apple cider with the rich depth of dark rum and blackberry liqueur, perfectly balanced with fresh lemon juice and garnished with blackberries and a cinnamon stick for a spooky, flavorful drink.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Drink Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz blackberry liqueur
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- Ice
- Blackberries (for garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- Prepare Glass and Ingredients: Start by gathering all the ingredients and a suitable glass or cocktail shaker. Ensure you have fresh apple cider, dark rum, blackberry liqueur, lemon juice, ice, blackberries, and a cinnamon stick for garnish.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 oz of apple cider, 2 oz of dark rum, 1 oz of blackberry liqueur, and 1/2 oz of lemon juice. Add a handful of ice to chill and dilute the drink slightly.
- Shake: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled and mixed.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish: Add a few blackberries and a cinnamon stick into the glass for a decorative and aromatic touch.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by changing the amount of blackberry liqueur.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute dark rum and blackberry liqueur with blackberry syrup and apple juice.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail at its freshest and coolest.
- The cinnamon stick garnish adds a subtle spice aroma, complementing the apple cider flavor beautifully.
Keywords: Apple cider cocktail, dark rum drink, blackberry liqueur cocktail, spiced fall drink, Halloween cocktail