Holiday Spice Rum Burst
This delightful concoction, Holiday Spice Rum Burst, is a festive and flavorful cocktail that perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday season. It combines the rich, aged notes of Cruzan single-barrel rum with the fresh tang of grapefruit juice and the sweet warmth of homemade cranberry syrup. This cocktail is a perfect choice for holiday gatherings, with its inviting aroma and tantalizing blend of fruity and spiced flavors that will leave your guests feeling merry and bright.
Holiday Spice Rum Burst
A delightful and flavorful cocktail that captures the spirit of the holiday season, featuring Cruzan single-barrel rum, fresh grapefruit juice, and homemade cranberry syrup.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cruzan single-barrel rum
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 3/4 ounce cranberry syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Garnish: grapefruit twist
Instructions
- In a shaker with ice, combine the rum, grapefruit juice, cranberry syrup, and bitters.
- Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass or coupe.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
- For the cranberry syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 cup water, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Fine-strain the syrup into a sealable container, discard the solids, and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator.