Treacle Drink Recipe
Written by Savor fall flavors with this uncomplicated Treacle Drink recipe, combining overproof aged rum, apple juice, bitters and a dash of sugar syrup.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 166
Ingredients
- 2 oz Overproof aged Rum
- ½ oz apple juice
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters
- Ice cubes
- Apple slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Fill your Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes.
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura aromatic bitters.
- Add ¼ oz simple syrup to the mix.
- Pour 2 oz Overproof aged Rum over the ice.
- Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Measure and pour ½ oz apple juice into the glass using a bar spoon, you want to pour it slowly to make sure the apple juice floats on top of the drink.
- Place an apple slice on the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Overproof aged rum: If you don't have overproof rum, you can use dark or spiced rum as a substitute. Both will give a different flavor profile but still work well in this cocktail.
- Apple Juice: Pear juice or white grape juice can be used instead of apple juice for a slightly different fruit flavor.
- Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, you can make your own by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat then cooling it down before use.
- Angostura Bitters: opt for orange bitters, it will deliver a citrusy note to the mix.
Making a Pitcher of Treacle Drink:
- To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of dark rum, 4 oz of apple juice, 16 dashes of angostura bitters, and 2 oz of simple syrup.
- In a large pitcher, combine the rum, the bitters, and simple syrup with ice cubes. Stir well.
- Strain the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, add a float of apple juice to each of them, garnish with an apple slice, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic rum substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic rum's flavor.
- Angostura Bitters: use a non-alcoholic infusion of herbs, spices and bittering agents like gentian root or cinchona bark.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular dark rum, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.