Spiced Apple Pear Cocktail

Spiced Apple Pear Cocktail Recipe adaptedtasteofhome.com Image Kolpakova Svetlana/Shutterstock

INGREDIENTS

for the infused simple syrup • ½ fresh pear, chopped, keep other ½ for garnish • ½ fresh apple, chopped, keep other ½ for garnish • 2 cinnamon sticks • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice • ½ cup sugar • 1 cup water for the cocktail • 6 ounces gold rum (omit for a mocktail) • 4 ounces prepared simple syrup • 2-4 cups apple cider • cinnamon sticks (garnish)

MAKES 6 COCKTAILS SERVE HOT OR COLD

METHOD

For the simple syrup, boil water and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once combined, add pears, apples, and spices. Boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, cool in refrigerator. Strain mixture through a mesh sieve. Add rum, syrup and 2 cups of apple cider to a pitcher. Stir to combine, then taste.

If too boozy, add more apple cider. Pour into glasses, garnish with more chopped apples, pears, and a cinnamon stick.