Spiced Apple Spritz

Sep 23, 2024

Spiced Apple Spritz

While I am normally not a fan of sweet, the use of a simple syrup based on Demerara sugar and fresh apple cider with fall spices is spectacular in this cocktail.  I love this time of year when fresh picked apples, and apple cider come available, why not celebrate with an apple cocktail.  This cocktail takes just 3 ingredients, Jamacian rum, lime juice and sparkling fresh apple cider.  The simple sugar infused with warm, fall spices completes the drink.

Materials

  • 1.5 oz Jamacian Rum Or substitute your favourite
  • 1.5 tbsp Demerara simple syrup Recipe below
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup Sparkling apple cider Fresh is always best

Instructions

  • Place rum, demerara syrup, and lemon juice in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with apple cider. Garnish with an apple slice.

Notes

Demerara simple sugar
  • 1 c Demerara sugar – contains molasses, adding caramel and toffee flavours
  • 3/4 c water
  • 1/4 c fresh apple cider
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 4 whole cloves
Bring demerara sugar, water, apple cider, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring often, until the mixture has reduced to about 1 cup, about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat, and let cool for 30 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container or bottle; discard solids. Syrup may be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month.

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