Description
The Poisoned Apple Cider is a spooky and flavorful Halloween cocktail that combines the sweetness of apple cider with the depth of dark rum and the fruity touch of blackberry liqueur. Enhanced with fresh lemon juice and garnished with blackberries and cinnamon, this mysterious drink is perfect for adding a bewitching vibe to your Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Mixers
- 4 oz apple cider
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz blackberry liqueur
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
Garnish
- Blackberries (for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
Other
- Ice (for shaking and serving)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add 4 oz of apple cider, 2 oz of dark rum, 1 oz of blackberry liqueur, and 1/2 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice along with a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture and blend all flavors evenly.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep the drink cool without diluting it immediately.
- Garnish: Add a few fresh blackberries and place a cinnamon stick in the glass for aroma and an eerie decorative touch.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the Poisoned Apple Cider immediately to enjoy its fresh and spooky flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Dark rum adds a richer depth compared to light rum.
- Blackberry liqueur can be substituted with another berry liqueur if desired.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum and liqueur with extra apple cider and a splash of blackcurrant juice.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a touch of simple syrup if your apple cider is too tart.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Halloween cocktail, apple cider cocktail, dark rum drink, blackberry liqueur cocktail, spooky drink, haunted party cocktail
