Spiced Citrus Rum Spritz

This Spiced Rum Citrus Cocktail is a celebration of citrus season and the perfect balance of bright, zesty flavors and warm spices. With fresh citrus, spiced rum, and a kick of ginger beer, it’s a simple yet sophisticated drink that’ll keep everyone coming back for more. Cheers to citrus and spice, and everything nice!

Spiced Rum Citrus Cocktail Recipe

There is no better time than the present to toast to arguably the most delicious season of the year! Citrus season has arrived and I can hardly contain my excitement, these may or may not be my favorite fruits to experiment with because they are always delicious, and go well with everything. What better way to kick things off than with this zesty, Spiced Rum Citrus Cocktail? Packed with the sweet and fragrant flavor of sumo citrus, warm spice notes, and a refreshing ginger kick, this cocktail is bound to be the crowd-pleaser at any get-together. Warm spice notes, sweet citrus, peppery ginger and a hint of vanilla is the combination you never knew you needed! 

Ingredients for This Spiced Citrus Rum Spritz

  • Sumo Citrus: The star of the show! Sumo citrus brings a sweet, fragrant burst of flavor that’s truly unique. They are ultra juicy and flavorful making the perfect base for this drink!
  • Rum: The backbone of this cocktail. Spiced rum works great for an extra kick, but feel free to use your favorite rum. 
  • Honey or Maple Syrup: For natural sweetness that enhances the citrus and balances the spice. I’ve made this recipe a few times now and you truly can use whatever syrup based sweetener that you’d like, both provide a slightly different flavor.
  • Lemon Juice: Adds brightness and a hint of tartness to the drink.
  • Cinnamon Stick: Infuses the cocktail with warm spice and also make a beautiful garnish.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle sweetness and depth.
  • Cloves or Allspice Berries: Cloves offer a strong spice, while allspice berries provide a more mellow flavor—use based on your taste!
  • Ginger Beer: The peppery bite of ginger beer brings it all together, adding a fizzy and refreshing finish.

How to Make This Spiced Rum Cocktail

Shake it up

In a cocktail shaker, add 3 oz fresh chilled sumo citrus juice, 1.5 oz chilled spiced rum, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, juice of half a lemon, the cinnamon stick, cloves (or allspice), and vanilla extract. Shake vigorously for 1-5 minutes, depending on how much spice you want.

Prepare the glass

In a large glass, fill halfway with ice and add a slice of sumo citrus. Then, fill the rest of the glass with more ice.

Pour and Enjoy

Pour the spiced citrus cocktail over the ice and top it off with about 3 oz of chilled ginger beer. Give your cocktail a good stir, garnish with an extra slice of sumo citrus, and enjoy!

Why Does Everyone Love Spiced Rum Cocktails?

Spiced rum cocktails have a way of warming you up while keeping things refreshingly light—making them perfect for any time of year. The combination of citrus juices like fresh orange juice, lemon juice, or even grapefruit juice with the deep, bold flavors of spiced rum creates a beautifully balanced cocktail. Spiced rum adds warmth, complexity, and that “wow” factor, while the citrus elements bring the freshness and zing that everyone craves in a great drink. This would be an amazing drink to enjoy during the holidays with loved ones, on a cozy Friday evening or whenever the desire strikes!

What to Enjoy Spiced Rum Cocktails With

This citrus rum cocktail is a fantastic standalone drink, but it pairs beautifully with light appetizers or snacks for a fun and easy night in with friends. The bright citrus and warm spices complement a variety of flavors, making this drink versatile enough for any gathering. Planning a brunch? This citrus spiced rum spritz is a refreshing alternative to the usual mimosa! For evening gatherings, serve it alongside your favorite dishes, and you’ve got yourself an instant hit!

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Spiced Citrus Rum Spritz

This Spiced Rum Citrus Cocktail is a celebration of citrus season and the perfect balance of bright, zesty flavors and warm spices. With fresh citrus, spiced rum, and a kick of ginger beer, it’s a simple yet sophisticated drink that’ll keep everyone coming back for more. Cheers to citrus and spice, and everything nice!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 1

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker, Cocktail spoon, Cocktail jigger, Hand juicer, Large serving glass

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz fresh chilled Sumo Citrus juice (or any citrus fruit of choice) approximately 1 sumo citrus
  • 1.5 oz rum chilled
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple
  • juice half a lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-7 cloves (depending on preference) or allspice berries
  • 3 0z chilled ginger beer
  • slice of sumo citrus for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Into a cocktail shaker, add the sumo citrus juice, rum, vanilla, cinnamon stick and cloves.
  • Shake vigorously for 1-5 mins *the longer you shake, the more spiced your cocktail will be.
  • Into a large wine glass (or glass of choice) fill halfway with ice, add a slice of sumo citrus and fill the remainder of the glass with ice.
  • Pour your spiced citrus cocktail over the ice and top with ginger beer. Stir. And enjoy!

Notes

  • Cloves have a very powerful taste. Only use one or two for a less dominant flavor. You can also use all spice berries which also have a great flavor!
  • Chill your liquids!
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Welcome to Claire Bear Bites! Here is where we have the most amount of fun with food. I’m an silly, quirky Aussie living in LA, creating and loving bright, colorful, healthy and delicious plant forward meals.

This deliciously colorful meals are a direct reflection of me and my love for experimenting. Food should make you happy, smile and make you do a weird lil happy dance cause it taste so dang good. Life can be stressful but your food doesn’t need to be! Let’s have fun and eat the rainbow!

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