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Yuletide Spice

Yuletide Spice Cocktail

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Yuletide Spice cocktail is a delightful blend of spiced rum and citrus that warms you up during winter nights with festive cheer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cocktail
  • 2 oz Spiced Rum Look for a quality spiced rum
  • 1 oz Amaro Amorino Adds complexity and herbal notes
  • 0.5 units Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice From half a lime
  • 1 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice Substitute orange juice if preferred
  • 1 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup Made by dissolving sugar in water with cinnamon sticks
  • 0.5 oz Ginger Simple Syrup Homemade infusion for flavor
  • 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters Essential for balancing flavors
For the Garnish
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 piece Star Anise
  • 1 flower Edible Flower Optional for elegance

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • rocks glass

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a cocktail shaker, add spiced rum, Amaro Amorino, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon simple syrup, ginger simple syrup, and aromatic bitters. Ensure all ingredients are well-measured.
  2. Fill the shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. Prepare a rocks glass halfway filled with crushed ice; chill the glass in the freezer beforehand if desired.
  4. Pour the mixture over the crushed ice in the prepared glass.
  5. Add more crushed ice to fill the glass completely for a stunning presentation.
  6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a star anise; optionally add an edible flower.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider preparing simple syrups in advance and using fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill glassware for an extra-frosty presentation.

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