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Sweater Weather cocktail in a coupe glass with cinnamon garnish

Contemporary · Seasonal · Medium-Strong

Sweater Weather

FruitySweetSpicyComplex
Base
Rum, Rye
Glass
Coupe
Method
Shaken
Effort
Advanced · 8 min
ABV
20%
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Build

  • 1 ozGrapefruit JuiceFreshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ozLime JuiceFreshly squeezed
  • 0.25 ozCinnamon Syrupor Simple syrup with a dash of cinnamon
  • 0.25 ozMaple Syrupor Honey Syrup · Real maple syrup, not pancake syrup
  • 0.25 ozCreme de Cacao
  • 1 ozJamaican Dark Rumor Aged Rum
  • 1 ozRittenhouse Ryeor Any high-proof rye whiskey
  • 1 peelGrapefruitExpress oils over drink · garnish
  • pinchGround CinnamonGrated on top as garnish · garnish

You’ll need: Cocktail shaker, Fine strainer, Microplane (for cinnamon)

Method — Shaken

  1. 1Add all liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice
  2. 2Shake vigorously until well-chilled
  3. 3Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
  4. 4Express grapefruit oils over the surface
  5. 5Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon on top

The story

A contemporary cocktail designed to evoke the warm, spiced flavors of autumn.

Variations

Can be made as a hot toddy variation by using hot water instead of shaking with ice.

Host tips

The balance of citrus, spice, and sweetness is crucial - adjust to taste.

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