Fireside Spice – The Ultimate Winter Rum Cocktail

When the temperature drops, cocktail season doesn’t stop, it simply gets warmer.

Meet the Fireside Spice! A comforting winter cocktail combining warm apple juice, fragrant spices, citrus, and Russell Rum Lightly Spiced Rum for the ultimate cozy serve.

Perfect for entertaining, slow weekends, or sipping beside the fire, this recipe delivers rich warming flavour with minimal effort.

INGREDIENTS:

• 45ml Russell Rum Lightly Spiced
• 180ml Cloudy Apple Juice
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
• 2 Whole Cloves
• 4 Small Orange Peels
  

HOW TO MAKE IT:

Pour the apple juice, one cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel into a small saucepan and gently warm over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired temperature (do not boil).

Stir in the Lightly Spiced Russell Rum and heat for another 30 seconds to warm.

Using a strainer, pour into a heatproof mug (we used an Irish coffee mug).

Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve warm

WHY WE LOVE IT:

The Fireside Spice brings together everything we love about winter drinks, a warming spice, bright citrus, smooth rum, and rich apple flavour.

Russell Rum Lightly Spiced adds subtle vanilla and spice notes that perfectly complement the apple and cinnamon, creating an easy-drinking cocktail that feels both premium and comforting.

Whether you're entertaining guests or just treating yourself after a long day, this is one winter cocktail worth repeating.