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Falling leaves, chill in the air & hot rum – it’s Autumn

Note: I received a free bottle of Diplomatico Mantuano Rum and THIS is what happened!

It may not be that cold here in Florida

But, that never stopped anyone from preparing for the cooler air (as seen by those people wearing Ugg boots in 85-degree weather). As a former New Englander, I think that Fall is my most missed season. I miss the frustration of having the kids jump into my just raked pile of leaves and the smell of them burning later on. I miss the colors, the slight chill in the air and the opportunity to once again go shopping for new Fall clothes as I put my summer things away for another year.

 

But, I keep some of the traditions

The sundresses get stored away and the t-shirt dresses, skorts & t-shirts come out of storage. I shop for a new handbag and some close-toed shoes, and I turn to dinner in the crock-pot vs. the grill.

Plus, I make Hot Rum Drinks & curl up on the couch

Whether it’s cold where you are, or still warm. These two drinks made with Diplomatico Mantuano Rum are a perfect way to enjoy an Autumn night. The Zesty Diplo Cider recipe was sent to me by Diplomatico and the second is just an easy favorite.

Zesty Diplo Cider

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Diplomatico Mantuano Rum
  • 3/4 cups water
  • lemon spice tea bag
  • 1 oz apple cider
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • cinnamon stick
  • lemon slice

Method

  1. Boil water in a saucepan
  2. Steep the lemon spice tea bag in the hot water for 5 min
  3. Remove tea bag
  4. Stir in sugar, apple cider, Diplomatico Mantuano Rum & cinnamon stick
  5. Heat to when you see steam forming
  6. Garnish with Cinnamon stick & lemon slice
  7. Optional: add 1/2 tsp of butter to mug

Hot Salted Caramel Apple

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Diplomatico Mantuano Rum
  • 3/4 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch nutmeg, cinnamon & clove
  • Cinnamon Stick
  • Pat of unsalted butter
  • Salted Caramel Syrup

Method

  1. Put apple cider into a saucepan
  2. Add seasonings & brown sugar
  3. Stir in butter
  4. Heat to steaming
  5. Pour into cup
  6. Add Diplomatico Mantuano Rum
  7. Drizzle 1 heaping Tbsp salted caramel syrup/sauce into cup
  8. Garnish with the cinnamon stick & drizzle more salted caramel sauce

Curl up on the couch and enjoy.

 

 


About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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