Fall in Love with Rum: 8 Cocktails to Warm Your Autumn Nights

As the leaves turn golden and temperatures begin to drop, it’s the perfect time to transition from light, refreshing summer cocktails to cozy, warming drinks that capture the essence of autumn. If you’re a rum lover, this season presents the ideal opportunity to experiment with fall-inspired ingredients like apple cider, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice.

1. Spiced Apple & Ginger

Nothing screams autumn quite like the flavor of spiced apples and ginger. This cocktail combines the sweetness of spiced rum with the tartness of apple juice and ginger ale for a drink that’s perfect for sipping by the fire.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz BACARDÍ Spiced Rum
• 1 ½ oz apple juice
• 1 ½ oz ginger ale
• 2 dashes Angostura® bitters (optional)
• 1 lime wedge

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Build all liquid ingredients into the glass, squeeze a wedge of lime, and add Angostura bitters if desired.
3. Stir all the ingredients to combine.
4. Garnish with another lime wedge or an apple slice.

Original recipe by BACARDÍ!

2. Maple Rum Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail, and with a fall twist of maple syrup, it transforms into a warm, smooth drink perfect for chilly nights. Best of all, it uses ingredients you already have in your pantry.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz dark rum (try Cruzan Black Strap Rum or Bacardi Black)
• 0.5 oz pure maple syrup
• 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
• Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine the rum, maple syrup, and bitters in a rocks glass.
2. Add ice and stir until well mixed.
3. Garnish with an orange peel, twisting it over the glass to release the oils.

Recipe inspiration by Liquor.

3. Pumpkin Spice Rum-Tini

If you love pumpkin spice, this cocktail is a must-try. This twist on the traditional martini features rum, pumpkin purée, and cinnamon, creating a rich, velvety drink that evokes all fall flavors.

Ingredients:

• ice
• 1 oz. dark rum
• ½ oz. Irish cream liqueur
• 1 oz. Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup
• 2 oz. half & half

Instructions:

1. Chill serving glass.
2. Pour ingredients into mixing glass with 2/3 ice in order listed.
3. Cap, shake and strain into chilled serving glass.
4. Add garnish and serve.

Original recipe by Monin.

4. Hot Buttered Rum

For centuries, hot buttered rum has been a favorite drink during the colder months. This rich, indulgent cocktail is a true comfort drink, with spiced rum, butter, brown sugar, and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz BACARDÍ Spiced rum
• 3 oz hot water
• 1 cinnamon stick(s)
• 1 star anise
• 1/4 heaping tsp soft brown sugar
• 1 ½ knobs unsalted butter
• lemon

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.
2. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves. After the sugar dissolves, simmer for 5-10 minutes to infuse all the flavors.
3. Pour the mixture into a serving vessel.
4. Serve in individual mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.

Recipe inspiration from BACARDÍ.

5. Cranberry Rum Punch

If you’re hosting a fall get-together, this cranberry rum punch is the perfect festive cocktail. It’s both sweet and tart, with the brightness of cranberries balanced by the smoothness of rum. Plus, it’s easy to make in large batches!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces light or white rum
• 1 ½ ounces unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
• ½ ounce Cointreau
• ½ ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup or pure maple syrup*
• For the garnish: lime slice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, then fill it with ice and shake! If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar.
2. Strain the drink into a stemmed cocktail glass.
3. Add garnish and serve.

Original recipe by Couple Cooks.

6. Autumn Spiced Rum Punch

This spiced rum punch is perfect for fall parties or refreshing cozy nights at home. It combines dark rum with apple cider, ginger beer, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves for a drink that’s both refreshing and warming.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Ten To One White Rum
• ½ oz. Ten To One Dark Rum
• 0.75 oz. Mango Puree
• ½ oz. Lime Juice
• 0.25 oz. Chai Syrup
• ½  oz. Cold Brewed Chai Tea
• Mint Sprig

Instructions:

1. Add ingredients to the shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into Collins glass.
3. Top with cold brew chai tea and garnish with mint.

Original recipe by Ten To One. 

Check out how to prepare the Chai Syrup and the Cold Brewed Chai on its website.

7. Honey Hot Toddy with Rum

This take on the classic hot toddy swaps whiskey for rum and adds a touch of honey for a fall-inspired twist. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy after a long, chilly day.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Gold rum
• 3 oz hot water
• 1/4 oz honey
• 1 lemon wedge

Instructions:

1. Pour hot water into a tempered glass mud.
2. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the water, add honey, and stir until the honey is dissolved.
3. Add BACARDÍ Gold Rum and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon slice.

Original recipe by BACARDÍ!

8. Blood Moon

This mesmerizing cocktail blends the smoothness of BACARDÍ Superior with the zesty kick of blood orange and the effervescent fizz of ginger beer. It’s a spine-tingling concoction that promises to be eerily delicious and irresistibly satisfying! Don’t miss out on this bewitching. 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Superior
• 1/2 oz Monin Blood Orange Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 2 oz Ginger Beer
• Blood Orange slice
• Amarena Cherry

Instructions:

1. Combine BACARDÍ Superior, Monin Blood Orange Syrup, and Lime Juice.
2. Shake the ingredients vigorously with ice.
3. Strain into a Collins, highball, or pint glass.
4. Top with Ginger Beer. Garnish with blood orange slice and an amarena cherry on a cocktail pick.

Original recipe by BACARDÍ!

These eight rum cocktails are sure to keep you warm and cozy all season long. With their delicious blend of autumn flavors—think apple cider, pumpkin, maple, and warm spices—you can enjoy the essence of fall without breaking the bank. 

These recipes are perfect for bringing the flavors of autumn into your glass, whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, or simply looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite rum. Enjoy the season with these delicious, warming (and some of them refreshing) cocktails!

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