Spiced Rum Cocktail with White Zinfandel Recipe

Yes. This cocktail combination sounds bonkers. Spiced rum and white zinfandel? Together? In a drink recipe? YES! Trust me, you’re going to love it!

It’s the perfect poolside drink. It tastes like vacation in a glass and looks like a pretty sunset. It also tastes great when sitting on a couch and wishing you were on vacation. 

This Spiced Rum Cocktail with White Zinfandel is fruity with a hint of cinnamon and it’s one of my favorite wine cocktails to make at home! 

You can also serve this drink recipe at dinner parties or when you are having a fun night in. No matter the occasion, it’s a beautiful drink with a bit of spice that will wake up your tastebuds up while helping you relax. 

Be adventurous! Try this white zinfandel cocktail with spiced rum.

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This Spiced Rum Cocktail with White Zinfandel is delish!

I finally made the life decision that I am a spiced rum girl. White rum can take a hike. Don’t get me wrong, if someone offers me a cocktail made with white rum, I won’t say no but…

I love making easy cocktails at home. And I really don’t need my whole bar situation taking over my house. I have a small space to keep my supplies so if I have to choose between spiced and white rum, I’m going spiced rum every time. 

When I saw the ingredients for this cocktail (which is by Captain Morgan) I was like, are you high? It was so weird that I just had to try it. 

I am not a white zinfandel drinker. All I know about it is that it’s my mom’s drink of choice and she buys an entire bottle for $4. 

So color me surprised when this turned out to be a super delicious wine and rum cocktail. It’s one I’ve made several times since, for all different types of crowds. 

What to mix with white zinfandel

I’m not a white zinfandel expert. I love rosé but white zin is a bit different. I do know, however, that it is usually a little bit higher in alcohol content (14.5%) than other wine.

It’s made from white wine, that has sat with some Zinfandel grape skins to give it that blush color. They are typically on the sweet side and are a fairly light wine. 

I think it is a great mixer for cocktails. I think you can probably substitute it for white wine in any wine cocktail recipe without changing up the flavor too much. Spiced rum adds this really great richness to drinks.

I think it helps to provide a nice sweetness and depth of flavors even when just using it with just a fresh fruit juice. Captain Morgan 1671 is a commemorative blend, that in my opinion, you need to track down

With notes of vanilla and dried fruit. I am a big fan. And it pairs really well with white zinfandel.

How to make a white zinfandel cocktail with spiced rum

I know. This list of ingredients is weird. But the result is SO tasty! 

I found this recipe on the Captain Morgan site. They call it Tortuga Nights. I like to refer to it as that spiced rum cocktail with white zinfandel.

Because if you ask someone if they want one of your delicious Tortuga Nights, they’re going to give you a blank stare.

Ingredients

• Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
• White Zinfandel
• Pineapple juice
• Lemon-lime soda
• Fresh cherries
• Fresh lime slices.  

What?! How is all that supposed to work together in harmony in my mouth? But somehow it works! And you’ll want to make this over and over.

If you don’t have spiced rum, you can still try make this drink. You can try to make spiced rum at home, but that will take a while and lots of ingredients.

Instead, I would use white or dark rum and then use a bit of vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

I love hitting up the spice cupboard when making cocktails. Just know the cinnamon will not mix in totally. 

You could also make this Cinnamon Vanilla simple syrup. This will give the drink a lot more flavor but it will also sweeten it up.

If you don’t have fresh cherries, you should still make this! It really won’t change the flavor too much. It might change the color a smidge but that’s fine. You’ll still end up with a delicious tropical cocktail that you’ll love. 

And if you don’t have white zinfandel, you could also try to make this with a sweeter white wine like Reisling or Moscato.

Instructions

• In an ice-filled glass, add Captain Morgan spiced rum, wine zinfandel, pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda.
• In a chilled wine glass, add two pitted cherries and 3 lime slices.
• With the back of a spoon, gently press on the fruit to release their juices.
• Pour cocktail into the chilled wine glass.

What happens when all these ingredients come together is purely magical. I found this recipe on the Captain Morgan website and it is my new favorite poolside cocktail. This rum and wine cocktails is always a crowd-pleaser.

It’s tropical and fruity without being too sweet. It’s pretty to look at and super smooth to drink. And your guests will most likely not have tried it before so you can be their hero. You definitely need to pin this recipe. 

I especially love this because you don’t need any special equipment. You don’t even need a muddler. The back of a spoon will always work. 

Printable recipe

With my at home bar, I like to keep things simple and get the most out of the ingredients I already have. Spiced rum might not be on your radar, but if you want to add a liquor to your own bar that you’ll be able to use in a lot of ways (hello yummy Rum Cake recipe), you may want to add a spiced rum. 

Over the years I’ve ended up with a variety of flavored rum. And yet, I’d still opt for spiced rum over anything flavored. 

If you like easy cocktail recipes, you will most definitely want to check out more of my yummy drink ideas.

• Spiced Daiquiri: I know in the post I say this Spiced Daiquiri is perfect for winter. But with that fresh citrus, this yummy drink, which also uses spiced rum, is just as delicious when the weather is warm.
• White Wine Spritzer: If you love wine and cocktails like I do, you’ll love this White Wine Spritzer! It’s a great way to use wine that has been open a little too long, it makes that bottle stretch a little farther and it’s a just plain refreshing (with a little less alcohol so it’s perfect for day drinking).
• Red Wine Smoothie: You might not typically think of alcoholic smoothies, but you should! I’m not a red wine drinker but this Red Wine Smoothie is a great way to finish up a bottle that I’ve opened for a recipe.

Thank you for trusting me to share recipes that sound crazy but taste amazing! I’m just like you, I like yummy things that don’t take a lot of time and effort. If you love easy cocktails, here are some more recipes to try out. 

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