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Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail Recipe for Fall Gatherings

Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail on a wooden board with rum and apples in the background

This Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail is cozy, refreshing, and tastes like autumn in a glass. It’s simple to prepare and highlights spiced rum and apple flavors for a comforting seasonal drink you’ll want to sip all fall.

We’re nearly through September—time to celebrate with an easy, delicious cocktail!

I’m picky about liquor, so rum is my go-to: warm, spicy, and versatile. If you prefer sweeter sips, rum or a dessert wine pairs perfectly with apple cider. This recipe keeps things straightforward and lets the apple and spice shine.

Apple Cider Spiced Rum Cocktail on wood background with rum and apples in backgroundThis drink combines the best of fall—apple, warm spices, and rum. It’s made with spiced apple cider, spiced rum, and finished with hard apple cider for a bright, fizzy note. If you like, add a few dashes of lemon or orange bitters, or for extra cinnamon heat, splash in 1/2 oz cinnamon schnapps or Fireball.

Picture yourself curled up on a balcony with a blanket and this cocktail—fall weather, please arrive soon.

Photo of author pouring apple cider beer into a cocktail glassSpicy, sweet, and satisfying—this is a simple fall cocktail that feels special.

Aerial shot of apple cider cocktail on wood background with apples

*Adapted from Honey and Birch

Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail with apples and cinnamon sticks

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Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail

This Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail is refreshing, easy to make, and delivers cozy fall flavors with only a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz spiced rum such as Captain Morgan
  • 1/2 cup spiced apple cider prepared, or see note to make your own
  • 1/2 cup hard apple cider
  • 1/2 oz cinnamon schnapps or Fireball optional
  • Cinnamon sticks and star anise, for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Fill a highball or rocks glass with ice. Add the spiced rum and spiced apple cider, then stir to combine. Top with hard apple cider until the glass is full. If using cinnamon schnapps or Fireball, add it with the rum and cider. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a star anise if desired.

Notes

Because apple cider is a primary flavor, choose a high-quality cider for the best taste.

To make spiced apple cider at home: place regular apple cider in a mason jar with 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise, and a few whole cloves. Cover, shake, refrigerate for at least an hour, then strain.

This version was tested with a popular hard apple cider and Captain Morgan spiced rum.

Super closeup of an apple cider cocktail with green apple in backgroundI love how cozy and bright this spiced cocktail is. It’s easy to make and perfect for crisp evenings or casual gatherings.

Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail photo collage

Enjoy your day—cheers!

xo, Hayley