Properly Sauced: Furnace Creek Cooler

By Rob Christopher in Food on Nov 24, 2010 6:20PM

Perhaps it's a bit perverse, given the recent oscillations of the climate, to post a drink recipe that has the word "cooler" in its name. But it's prime time for apple cider, and why drink it plain when you can drink it spiked? If you liked the Kentucky Holler, you're sure to enjoy the Furnace Creek Cooler.

Furnace Creek Cooler

1.5 oz. light rum
1.5 oz. unsweetened apple cider
.25 oz. fresh lemon juice
.25 oz. fresh lime juice
.25 oz. maraschino liqueur
.25 oz. grenadine or raspberry syrup

Combine over ice in a tall glass and stir until the glass is frosted.

Simple, yes? This is the recipe as pwned from CocktailDB, our secret weapon for interesting tipples. We've found that you can nix the syrup if you don't like your drinks quite as sweet.

We've provided an illustration of a single serving but this is one cocktail that works beautifully as a punch. Just multiply all of the ingredients accordingly. And with holiday gatherings a-plenty for the next few months, a cheerful punchbowl is exactly what will keep your guests happy. (Psst! Santa! What would keep me happy is a copy of David Wondrich's new book Punch: The Delights and Dangers of the Flowing Bowl.)