Spiced Amaretto
Cozy up with a cup of Spiced Amaretto, a warm and indulgent cocktail that’s perfect for crisp evenings or festive gatherings. This drink combines the nutty sweetness of amaretto liqueur, the bold depth of dark rum, and the citrusy brightness of orange juice, all enhanced by a base of fragrant black tea infused with cinnamon, star anise, and a hint of lemon peel. Sweetened with a touch of honey and garnished with a pinch of nutmeg and a fresh orange slice, this spiced cocktail is a masterclass in layered flavors and comforting warmth. Ready in just 15 minutes, Spiced Amaretto is the ultimate sophisticated yet easy-to-make winter cocktail for one. Serve warm and savor the complex aromas of citrus and spice with every sip.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Amaretto liqueur
- 1 ounce Dark rum
- 2 ounces Orange juice
- 4 ounces Freshly brewed black tea
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 piece Star anise
- 1 pinch Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 strip Lemon peel
- 1 piece Orange slice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 4 ounces of freshly brewed black tea, the cinnamon stick, star anise, and lemon peel.
Heat the mixture over low heat for 3-5 minutes to allow the spices and citrus peel to infuse into the tea.
Add the orange juice and honey to the saucepan, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved.
Increase the heat slightly and warm the mixture until it is steaming, but do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the spiced tea mixture into a heat-proof mug or glass to remove the cinnamon stick, star anise, and lemon peel.
Add 2 ounces of amaretto liqueur and 1 ounce of dark rum to the mug, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with a pinch of ground nutmeg and an orange slice for a festive touch.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting, spiced flavor of this indulgent amaretto cocktail.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
