Dec. 16, 2023

Cosmic Crisp Apple Cider Dark 'n Stormy

Yield: 2 drinks

Skill level: Easy

With the balanced sweet-tart flavor of Cosmic Crisp, there's little left to ask from this drink. This recipe brings a unique twist to a classic cocktail. Enjoy this quick, great-tasting, fancy-looking cocktail with a special someone.

A refreshing apple rum drink with ginger beer, lemon, and warm spices, perfect for a seasonal cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of apple cider
  • 2 Cosmic Crisp® Apples, diced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks + extra for garnish
  • 1 sprig rosemary + extra for garnish
  • 2 ounces of dark rum
  • Ginger beer
  • Fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Heat the apple cider, diced Cosmic Crisp apples, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary in a pot.
  2. Simmer until the apples are tender.
  3. Strain the mixture and refrigerate.
  4. Add crushed ice to two glasses.
  5. Add 1 ounce of rum to each glass.
  6. Fill up half of the glass with the apple reduction.
  7. Top the glass off with ginger beer and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  8. Stir until combined.
  9. Garnish with extra rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and apples.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Recipe created by My Diary of Us for Superfresh Growers.

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