Cocktails

Apple Rum Rickey

Apple Rum Rickey is an alcoholic cocktail built on Applejack. It leans apple and citrus. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 27.9% ABV and roughly 111 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic27.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

111 kcalCalories

27.9%ABV

0.4gSugar

2.3gCarbs

1.05Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozApplejackBase Spirit
0.75 ozLight RumBase Spirit
0.75 ozLimeFruit

How to Make It

Pour applejack and rum into Highball glass over ice cubes.Pour
Fill with carbonated water.Fill
Squeeze lime and drop into glass.
Stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Apple Citrus

Supporting notes

Fruit Oak Vanilla Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

High ABV
Dry finish
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum0.75 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Apple Rum Rickey?: The Apple Rum Rickey is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 27.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 111 calories.
What does an Apple Rum Rickey taste like?: Apple Rum Rickey has a flavour profile featuring Apple, Citrus, Fruit, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is an Apple Rum Rickey?: The Apple Rum Rickey has an ABV of approximately 27.9%. That's approximately 1.05 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 111 kcal, 0.4g sugar, 2.3g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Apple Rum Rickey typically served?: Apple Rum Rickey is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Apple Rum Rickey?: If you enjoy Apple Rum Rickey, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Apple Rum Rickey at home?: Yes. The Apple Rum Rickey uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Apple Rum Rickey with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.