today is national rum punch day & i am sharing the recipe for a fall inspired rum punch!!! cue: apple cider. i honestly can't get enough apple cider in the fall. i am surrounded by several apple orchards that sells fresh cider. it is just so good. can enjoy it both hot & cold, but these days cold because we are getting july like weather over here. i just want to be wearing my wool sweaters & leather boots again! anyways, back to this rum punch. it is made with fresh local cider, a little rum, a stevia infused simple syrup to allow for no added sugar AND a good old splash of zevia's ginger ale. zevia's ginger ale is also sugar free as it is made with stevia too. plus the ginger taste so good with apple cider & adds the perfect amount of fiz to the punch! you are going to need this punch today to cool down if you are experiencing any of the weather we are.
cheers! xo
ingredients
for the apple cider rum punch
- 1 cup light rum
- 3 cups apple cider (100% juice, no sugar added)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup zevia's ginger ale
- 1 cup thyme + lemon simple syrup (see recipe below)
- apple slices, for garnish
- lemon slices, for garnish
- fresh thyme, for garnish
for the thyme + lemon simple syrup
- 1 cup liquid stevia (approx. 1 teaspoon stevia to 1 cup water)
- 1 cup water
- 5-6 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, sliced
directions
for the apple cider rum punch
- in a large pitcher stir together the rum, apple cider, lemon juice, zevia ginger ale & simple syrup. fill remaining space with ice. when serving, garnish with apple slice, lemon slice & fresh thyme.
for the thyme + lemon simple syrup
- in a sauce pot over medium heat add the stevia, water, thyme, lemon zest & lemon. bring to a gentle simmer and stir until stevia dissolves. remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. strain liquid and store in a glass weck jar for up to two weeks.
