Hot Apple Pie Cocktail

As the weather (here at least) turns cooler, I start to turn to warmer drinks and red wines. The stuff that makes me feel all toasty.

Drinks After Dark’s exclusive cocktail Guru, Steve Kemble has created me something yummy and warm for the cold November nights.

To make:

1 oz 10 Cane Rum
Hot water
1 tbsp apple butter
1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Despite this looking easy, it’s a little tricky to put together. First, put the hot water (almost as much as you want for the drink) into a highball glass. Stir in the apple butter until it’s melted and mixed in. Add the rum and give it a stir with your cinnamon stick and serve.

I haven’t tried this one yet, but as it seems pretty easy to build, I’ll give it a shot. It’s a grown up version of hot apple cider!  I’d also add a dash of cinnamon syrup* to sweeten it up a touch.

*Cinnamon Syrup

• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1c sugar
• 1c water

Bash the hell out of the cinnamon sticks until they look a bit coarser than ground coffee (1/8″ pieces). Use a mortar and pestle or rolling pin in a ziplock. Add everything to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and simmer for two minutes. Remove from the heat and let the mixture steep for 2 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Bottle and keep in the refrigerator for a month or so. [source]