Apple ginger rum shandy

We're learning to like it.

Baby steps, right?

After using Snapchat over the past month, we have caught myself not doing video or commentating on things because we don’t like our voice. This may sound weird, but we feel like we have a lower voice in our head then what we hear on video. We're like, “Who is that high-pitched freak-a-zoid talking?!!” we try to redo the video, get flustered, and it just makes it worse.

So, we have come to an agreement with myself. Try to do at least three videos or so just blurting whatever comes to mind and get used to hearing our voice. We are getting gassy just thinking about it, but we feel like it’s the only way to settle into video life. Because there is no escaping. Video is going to be every. where.

We're thinking we may need a little liquid courage…ehem, ehem, to help get us started. When it comes to giggle juice in the fall, we are all over apple cider beers. We adore the effervescence it brings to any cocktail. This Apple Ginger Rum Shandy is definitely our new go-to. Ginger simple syrup, rum, lime juice, and apple cider all mixed together and garnished with a pretty granny smith apple slice.

Hmmm…maybe we should make this on Snapchat? Maybe do a little rum shandy shake? Too much? Send help.

Print Recipe

Apple Ginger Rum Shandy

Yield: Makes 4 drinks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

4 shots rum
2 bottles apple cider beer
2 tablespoon lime juice
Granny apple slices, garnish
Ice

for the ginger simple syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons ginger, grated

Directions:

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Pour a tablespoon of simple syrup into the glass along with a shot of rum, 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, and fill with apple cider beer. Stir and garnish with a apple slice. Repeat process for remaining three drinks.

for the ginger simple syrup:
In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients. Stir to combine and bring to a slight simmer. Simmer until the granulated sugar has dissolved. Turn off heat and set aside to cool completely.

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