Although sweater weather is over and coat season is in full swing, this spiced apple rum spritz will take you back. This is the type of cocktail that can be enjoyed year round. From chilly days bundled around a fire, to a refreshing drink in the summer. With just a few ingredients, you will have a year round cocktail that can be enjoyed with friends or just on a cozy night.
Why you will love spiced apple rum spritz
- That Fall Feeling - When you think of fall, apple picking at the local orchard comes to mind. This cocktail highlights those flavors.
- Light and Refreshing - Although the flavors give off fall vibes, it is a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed during the summer heat.
- Easy - This is so quick and easy to make. Just a few ingredients in a glass, and you have a spiced apple rum spritz.
- Perfect for Parties - This recipe is easily scalable for all your parties and gatherings.
Tools
- Serving Glasses
- Measuring Cup or Jigger
- Stirring Spoon
- Cutting Board and Sharp Knife
- Pitcher
Ingredients
Before you head to the recipe card for exact measurements, here’s a quick look at what you’ll be using.
- Apple Juice - I love the apple juice in this recipe. The apple juice provides a light, tasty flavor, but feel free to swap it for apple cider for a deeper fall flavor.
- Spiced Rum - The spiced rum perfectly balances the apple juice without being overpowering.
- Ginger Ale - This gives the spiced apple rum spritz a bubbly finish without overwhelming the other flavors.
- Ice - Best served ice cold, this spiced apple rum spritz provides the cold, refreshing finish.
- Cinnamon Sticks and Apple Slices - Optional garnishes.
Instructions
- Add the apple juice and spiced rum to a serving glass and mix well.
- Pour the ginger ale over the apple juice and rum.
- Top with ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- Chill all the ingredients before mixing to keep the spiced apple rum spritz cold without the ice watering it down.
- Add the ginger ale just before serving, and don’t over-stir. We want to keep the bubbles intact.
- When scaling this for a party or get-together, mix all the apple juice and rum and let it chill. Add the ginger ale right before serving.
variations
- Make it a mocktail. Skip the spiced rum and replace it with extra ginger ale.
- For a deeper fall flavor, swap the apple juice for apple cider.
Other Apple Cocktails You May Love
- Cranberry Apple Sangria - Cranberry apple sangria is a holiday favorite cocktail recipe. This brings together the flavors of cranberry, apples, rum and red wine for the perfect winter cocktail.
- Apple Cider Sangria (Caramel Apple Sangria) - A classic fall sangria with the deep flavors of apple cider, caramel, and white wine. Perfect for fall.
Spiced Apple Rum Spritz
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 glass 1x
Description
This spiced apple rum spritz is a simple cocktail made with apple juice, spiced rum, and ginger ale. Lightly sweet and perfectly bubbly, it’s an easy year round drink that’s great for entertaining, front porch sipping, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces apple juice
- 2 ounces spiced rum
- 3 ounces ginger ale
- Ice
- Optional - apple slices and cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Add the apple juice and spiced rum to a serving glass and mix well.
- Pour the ginger ale over the juice and rum.
- Top with ice and garnish with the optional apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill all the ingredients before serving to keep the spiced apple rum spritz cold without watering it down with the ice.
- Add the ginger ale just before serving, and do not over stir to keep the spritz nice and bubbly.
- If scaling for a party, mix the apple juice and rum ahead of time and chill. Add the ginger ale just before serving.
- Make it a mocktail by eliminating the rum and topping with extra ginger ale.
- Swap the apple juice for apple cider for a deeper fall flavor
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
