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Poisoned Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe

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This Poisoned Apple Cider cocktail offers a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, with the warmth of dark rum, the fruity depth of blackberry liqueur, and a refreshing splash of lemon juice. Garnished with blackberries and a cinnamon stick, this drink is ideal for cozy fall evenings or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 4 oz apple cider
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz blackberry liqueur
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

Other Ingredients

  • Ice
  • Blackberries, for garnish
  • Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your glassware: Fill a rocks glass or a cocktail glass with ice to chill it while you mix the drink.
  2. Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the apple cider, dark rum, blackberry liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake well for about 15 seconds to chill and blend the flavors.
  3. Strain and serve: Remove the ice from your serving glass if desired, then strain the cocktail mixture into the glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish: Add a few fresh blackberries and a cinnamon stick to the glass for a festive touch and subtle aroma.

Notes

  • For a spicier variation, add a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the shaker.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cocktail, reduce the blackberry liqueur to 1/2 oz.
  • Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the best flavor.
  • To make this a warm drink, gently heat the apple cider and lemon juice before mixing, then add rum and liqueur without shaking.