This delicious spiced apple spin on the traditional mojito is quick and easy to make and perfect for a Christmas drinks party. The rum and festive spices give you an instant internal glow that soon spreads to your cheeks. I’ve used a chilled bottle of Appletiser to bring some fruity fizz to proceedings – it’s not too sweet so doesn’t turn it into a sickly affair. In fact, you could probably sink a few of these, so be warned.
I love having a new cocktail recipe up my sleeve for the holidays, especially one like this which you can rustle up in a matter of minutes. It’s really worth stocking up your drinks cupboard in advance so you can cater for any unexpected visitors who might call round.
Spiced Apple Mojito Cocktail with Appletiser
Makes 2
Ingredients
50ml spiced dark rum
1 lime, juice only
30ml cane sugar syrup
1 whole star anise
4 cloves
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus extra leaves to garnish
Crushed ice
Appletiser
Method
1. Put the rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, spices and chopped mint into a cocktail shaker and give it a good mix to combine.
2. Fill two tall tumblers about a third full with crushed ice. Strain the rum mixture out of the shaker between the two glasses. Top up with appletiser, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve immediately.
If you’re in the mood for even more cocktails, and let’s face it who isn’t at this time of year, then here are some fantabulous ideas for you…
Green Apple Margarita with Appletiser – Tinned Tomatoes
Gin and Appletiser Christmas Cocktail – Fuss Free Flavours
Appletiser Prosecco Cocktail with Brandy – Maison Cupcake
Toffee Apple Dessert Cocktails with Appletiser – Cook Sister
Check out the chat at #CrownTheMoment and see if you can come up with your own cocktail idea!
Disclosure: I was commissioned by Appletiser to create this cocktail recipe, but all opinions are my own
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— Appletiser UK (@AppletiserUK) December 17, 2015
My husband makes a mean mojito but I think adding Appletiser to the mix would be AMAZING and I am definitely going to give it a go over Christmas.
Thanks Sam… I hope we can meet up in the new year for a cocktail or two… i’m dying to meet you!!!!
I know this sounds really weird but I’ve never tried Appletiser! This mojito sounds delish, especially with the addition of star anise. 🙂
You need to try this cocktail Kellie… the spices really add to the festiveness of it!!!
That looks so refreshing. Dark rum and apple juice go so well together – one of my favourite drinks.
It’s a winner isn’t it Dannii – merry Christmas lovely!
Oh YUM. I’ve never thought of using Appletiser in cocktails but it’s such a great idea, especially with spiced rum! Definitely trying this at Christmas time.
Thanks Becca – it’s going to be a drinks cabinet essential for me this season…
Lovely cocktail Katie. I am loving Appletiser as a mixer, I think it will become a regular thing!
Thanks Helen, and same here… going to try your Gin and Appletiser this weekend… your fruity ice cubes are the business!
Love Appletizer. Adding booze makes it even better!
hehehe quite right Michelle, quite right!
Oh I do love me a moijito and making it with Appletiser ia just inspired! Love the idea of an internal glow too 😉
We all need an internal glow at this time of year Jeanne….
This looks wonderful Katie! A warmed up version of mojito for winter!
Need to keep warm and toasty Sarah!
Can’t wait to give this cocktail a try!!!
I’ll roll them out after our Boxing Day dog walk Rach xxx