It’s always fun to come up with a new cocktail with Halloween in mind. This year, we’ve combined one of the most iconic Fall flavors, apple cider, with aged rum, orange liqueur, and a crisp white wine.
For a dry white wine, it is best to use a pinot grigio or a chardonnay. They are rich varieties with some fruity notes of apples and a citrusy acidity. Spiced rum and orange liqueur are classically paired for this libation. The blend of tangy citrus and warm spice flavors in the Cointreau balances out the sweetness of the rum and cider. And don’t leave out the orange bitters! The notes of dried orange peels, cloves, and cardamom in the orange bitters impart a toasty Autumn feel to the drink that complements the fresh apple flavor. A splash of club soda lightens up the cocktail, if desired. The finishing touches of apple slices and rosemary sprigs complete this Fall and Halloween cocktail in style!
White Wine, Rum & Cider Cocktail
White Wine, Rum & Apple Cider Cocktail (adapted from thekitchn.com) Serves: 8 – 12
Ingredients:
- 24 ounces dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 12 ounces spiced rum
- 12 ounces apple cider
- 6 ounces Cointreau
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 20 to 24 dashes orange bitters
- 12 ounces chilled club soda, if desired
- 4 apples, sliced for garnish
- 8 to 12 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Directions:
In a large container, combine the white wine, rum, apple cider, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters. Stir until incorporated and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Combine the alcohol, cider, simple syrup, and bitters in a pitcher.
When ready to serve, fill a large pitcher or punch bowl with ice and add the chilled cocktail mixture and give it a stir. Half fill individual cocktail glasses with ice then add the cocktail mixture and an ounce or so of club soda, if desired.
Pour the cocktail into ice filled glasses.
Garnish the glasses with apple slices and rosemary sprigs and serve.
Garnish with apple slices and thyme sprigs and serve.
Enjoy the flavors of Fall this Halloween! ~Linda
White Wine, Rum & Apple Cider Cocktail (adapted from thekitchn.com) Serves: 8 – 12
Ingredients:
- 24 ounces dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- 12 ounces spiced rum
- 12 ounces apple cider
- 6 ounces Cointreau
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 20 to 24 dashes orange bitters
- 12 ounces chilled club soda, if desired
- 4 apples, sliced for garnish
- 8 to 12 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Directions:
In a large container, combine the white wine, rum, apple cider, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters. Stir until incorporated and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, fill a large pitcher or punch bowl with ice and add the chilled cocktail mixture and give it a stir. Half fill individual cocktail glasses with ice then add the cocktail mixture and an ounce or so of club soda, if desired. Garnish the glasses with apple slices and rosemary sprigs and serve.