Apple Cider Rum Coolers

Apple Cider Rum Coolers are the reliable summer meets fall cocktail. Spicy rum mixed with honeycrisp apples and topped ginger beer is a refreshing combo!

Happy Friday!

We made it.

Did you have a crazy work week? This week wasn’t too terrible although we feel like it accelerated quickly because we leave on Sunday for Napa. We've been running around trying to get ready for this trip and had a minor panic attack when we looked at the weather. HOLY HOTNESS.

It’s supposed to be in the upper 90’s the entire time. Thank goodness we didn’t put away any of our shorts or dresses. Maybe we shouldn’t be that surprised with the weather, but we were in the process of getting our mind in the fall spirit. Sigh.

But! In the meantime let’s talk about a cocktail that will cool us down but still bring home those fall flavors. The secret to that balance: Apple Cider Rum Coolers. First of all, aren’t they gorgeous?! GAH. Who isn’t a sucker for a pretty drink?

This is a great cocktail to make ahead of time. Simply make a big batch of the apple cider mixture a few days before your next tailgate or fall party. You want the flavors to have a chance to get acquainted. Then mix in the rum, ginger beer and ice. So simple and oh, so refreshing!

Cheers to the weekend, friends!

Print Recipe

Apple Cider Rum Coolers

Yield: Makes about 4 drinks

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups Honeycrisp apples, core removed, diced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 4 ounces rum, divided
• Ginger beer, for garnish
• Fresh mint, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium saucepan combine apples, honey, lime juice, water, and ground ginger. Stir to combine. Next, bring the mixture to a slight simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the apples are tender about five minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool completely.

Once the mixture is cool pour it into a food processor or blender and puree. Place the puree into the fridge for at least an hour or up to 5 days.

To make a cooler take a 1/4 cup of the puree and place it into the bottom of a cocktail glass. Next, add one ounce of rum ( or more!) followed by ice and ginger beer. Stir to combine and garnish with fresh mint. Repeat process for remaining glasses.

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