Rum and apple juice are made by mixing a liquor with juice. Recipes vary as to how much of each is used.
Flavored drinks can also be made with other types of fruit juices and liqueurs, such as cranberry juice and orange liqueur, apple cider and peppermint liqueur, or coffee and Bailey’s Irish Cream.
This recipe is easy to make and very good. If you like sweet drinks, you’ll like this one.
Pearson’s Fruit Juices recommends mixing two parts of rum to one part of pear juice and a dash of lemon juice in the proportions given on the label. The alcohol content is about 8%. The drink can be sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners and carbonated.
There are many benefits of this recipe. The alcohol taste will disappear as the fruit juice and liqueur are absorbed by the body. Besides, it is good for your health.
Rum is a good source of vitamin C and vitamin B6 amid other vitamins and minerals, including potassium. A sugar-free drink can help with quitting smoking since it contains antioxidants and is low in calories.
You can also use this recipe to make other flavored drinks with other ingredients such as cranberry or apple juice, or add spices for additional flavor, such as mint leaves.
How To Make Rum And Apple Juice?
Prepare time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 parts rum
- 2 parts apple juice
- 1/2 parts lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1. Mix 1 part of rum with 2 parts of apple juice. Add ½ part of lemon juice and mix well.
Step 2. Stir and serve chilled with ice.
Nutrition Facts Of Rum And Apple Juice
- Calories: 28
- Calories from fat: 0
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
8 Amazing Health Benefits Of Rum And Apple Juice
1. Fight Cancer
Rum and apple juice contain phenolic compounds and ellagic acid which can help prevent against cancer. It has also been proven to fight against bacterial infections while fighting free radicals.
2. Improve Your Mood
Rum and apple juice contain vitamins B1, B3, C and E which are important for the formation of serotonin in your body. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, memory and sleep cycle.
3. Relieve Anxiety
Rum is a good source of B vitamins, which also includes vitamin B12. These vitamins are important for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is vitally important for the production of red blood cells and can be converted into energy or act as an antioxidant.
4. Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
Rum contains some soluble fiber which helps fight against heart disease. It is also good for cholesterol production and can lower the levels of LDL and triglycerides.
5. Anti-Aging Properties
Rum contains antioxidants which can help fight against free radicals which cause aging. It is also a source of vitamin C which is important for collagen formation within the skin.
6. Promote Healthy Skin
Vitamin C and niacin (vitamin B3) both help promote healthy skin. They are essential for the production of collagen which maintains the elasticity of your skin.
7. Good For Hair And Nails
Vitamin B6 is needed in the body to produce melanin, which gives color to your hair, among other functions in the body. Vitamin B12 helps promote healthy nails while vitamin C is important for them to grow and be strong.
8. Sleep Better
Rum contains calcium which is needed to maintain the strength of your bones. Calcium deficiency is linked to insomnia and other sleep disorders.
Conclusion
The recipe above is very great. To make it easier, use this recipe to make rum and other drinks with other ingredients such as cranberry or apple juice, or add spices for additional flavor, such as mint leaves.
