Citrus-Spiced Rum Swizzle
A refreshing tropical cocktail blending spiced rum with bright citrus and a hint of warming spices, perfect for summer evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced rum, fresh lime juice, orange juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- a pinch ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall Collins glass with crushed ice to the brim.
- Step 2: In a shaker, combine 2 oz spiced rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters over the top, then sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon evenly across the surface.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime placed on the rim and a cinnamon stick standing upright in the glass.






