Paul Kushner
Celebrate the season with the Yuletide Spice cocktail, a delightful blend of spiced rum, Amaro Amorino, and fresh citrus. With warm notes from cinnamon and ginger simple syrups and a hint of aromatic bitters, this cocktail is festive and full of holiday flavor, perfect for any winter gathering.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces spiced rum
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 0.75 ounce pink grapefruit juice
- 0.75 ounce cinnamon simple syrup
- 0.5 ounce Amaro Amorino
- 0.25 ounce ginger simple syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Cinnamon sticks star anise, and an edible flower, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the spiced rum, Amaro Amorino, lime juice, pink grapefruit juice, cinnamon simple syrup, ginger simple syrup, and aromatic bitters.
- Fill the shaker three-quarters full with ice, then shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Open pour (unstrained) the mixture into a rocks glass, filling it halfway with crushed ice.
- Top with additional crushed ice to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick, a star anise, and an edible flower for a festive presentation, if desired.
Notes
Pro Tips
- For an extra-frosty experience, chill the rocks glass in the freezer beforehand.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a bit more cinnamon or ginger simple syrup to suit your taste.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary for an aromatic, holiday-inspired touch.
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Tasting Notes
The Yuletide Spice cocktail combines the rich flavors of spiced rum and Amaro with zesty citrus and warm spices, creating a balanced drink with a hint of sweetness and complexity. The cinnamon and ginger syrups add a cozy, festive note, while the crushed ice keeps it refreshingly cool—perfect for celebrating the season.
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