Spiced Rum and Ginger Velvet
A silky, warming cocktail combining spiced rum with creamy ginger and honey notes, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together spiced rum, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup 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 230 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
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz ginger syrup
- 0.5 tsp honey
- 1 oz heavy cream
- a pinch ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a shaker filled halfway with ice cubes, combine 2 oz spiced rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz ginger syrup, and 0.5 tsp honey.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 12 seconds to dissolve honey and chill the mixture.
- Step 3: Add 1 oz heavy cream to the shaker and shake gently for 8 seconds to combine without over-aerating.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Lightly dust the surface with a pinch of ground cinnamon using a fine sieve.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin lime wheel floated on the surface.
