Cinnamon Recipe

If rimming the glass, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon on a small plate and mix well.

Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled coupe or rocks glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. Set the glass aside.

Build and chill

Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice.

Add dark rum, cinnamon liqueur, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters to the shaker. If you prefer a lighter, fruitier drink, add the optional apple cider as well.

Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosty.

Strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled glass. For a neat presentation use a fine strainer to remove shards of ice and any pulp.

Garnish with a lemon twist and a cinnamon stick. Optionally, express the lemon twist over the drink (twist skin down to spray oils over the surface) before dropping it in.

Serve immediately. Sip slowly to appreciate the warm cinnamon notes balanced by citrus and maple sweetness.