Fruitcake The Drink Recipe

Skip the baking, embrace the flavor! This delightful Fruitcake Cocktail captures all the warm, spiced notes of traditional fruitcake in a quick and easy holiday drink. Impress your guests with this creative and festive cocktail – perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations. A sophisticated twist on a classic, it's guaranteed to be a hit!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruitcake The Drink

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How to Make Fruitcake The Drink

  1. In a small saucer, combine 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves. Mix well.
  2. Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into the sugar-clove mixture, ensuring it adheres evenly.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with cracked ice. Add 2 oz of dark rum, 1 oz of apple brandy, 1 oz of fresh orange juice, 1/2 oz of lemon juice, and a dash of Angostura bitters. Secure the lid and shake vigorously.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish with a piece of candied fruit peel and a small piece of crystallized ginger.
  6. Enjoy your delicious Fruitcake Cocktail!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g