Apple No Pucker Recipe
Spiced Bacardi, Licor 43, apple juice, cinnamon simple
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Cinnamon Simple Syrup (makes ~6 fl oz)
Method
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Combine
Place the granulated sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan.
Cocktail Assembly
Chill glass
If desired, place an old-fashioned or rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail, then discard the ice water before pouring.
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of ice, 2 oz Bacardi light rum, 1 oz Licor 43, 3 oz fresh apple juice, 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, 0.5 oz cinnamon simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled (shaker should frost). This dilutes and balances the flavors.
Strain
Strain the cocktail over fresh ice in the chilled rocks glass. Use a fine strainer if the juice has foam or small pulp.
Garnish
Float a thin apple slice on top and lightly dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Optionally, run the apple slice around the glass rim before placing it for extra aroma.
Serve
Serve immediately. Taste note: the Licor 43 adds vanilla-citrus sweetness, the cinnamon syrup gives warm spice, and the lemon juice prevents the drink from tasting overly sweet — producing a smooth 'Apple No Pucker' experience.