# Salted Maple Rum Cocktails This Apple Cider Recipe Includes Salty Maple Flavors and Dark Rum By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-recipe References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseae4226fcd91/39-fall-drinks-to-warm-your-belly-1qcbw) & [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/11/salty-maple-buttered-cider-hot-cider-cocktail-recipe-rum-drink-winter.html) This [salted maple-flavored cocktail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-margarita-sea-salt) is the cider recipe you need on hand this season. Posted by food stylist Maria Del Mar Sacasa on Serious Eats, the drink contains lots of rich fall flavors that will heat you up even when the air outside gets cold. Combining [hot buttered rum with cider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-angriest-cider), the alcoholic beverage also features a dash of lemon just to round everything out. To recreate the Salty Maple Buttered Cider recipe at home, you will require delicious ingredients such as Maldon salt, lemon, softened butter, [pure maple syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-maple-seltzer), vanilla bean, dark rum and apple cider. If you feel too grown up to enjoy hot chocolate, this libation is the way to go. It is best enjoyed beside a fire with friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fall-infused Cocktails:** Opportunities for alcohol beverage companies to capitalize on seasonal flavors and ingredients in their cocktail offerings. - **Gourmet Mixology:** Opportunities for culinary experts and mixologists to experiment with unique flavor combinations and elevate traditional cocktail recipes. - **DIY Bartending:** Opportunities for home bartending enthusiasts to recreate high-end cocktail recipes and experiment with their own variations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Alcohol Beverage:** Alcohol beverage companies should incorporate seasonal flavors and ingredients into their offerings to differentiate and attract new customers. - **Food Styling:** Food and beverage companies can utilize food styling techniques to showcase their products in a visually appealing way and increase customer engagement. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Kitchen appliance companies can capitalize on the trend of DIY bartending by marketing tools that facilitate the creation of gourmet cocktails at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rum-Inspired Limited-Edition Herbal Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-buttered-rums.md) - [Maple Bacon-Flavored Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-flavored-cider.md) - [Bar-Quality Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-1.md) - [Elevated Autumnal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-whiskey-sour.md) - [Maple Syrup-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup-soda.md) - [Warming Ginger Beer Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-rum-ginger-beer.md) - [Caramel Apple-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-caramel-apple-latte.md) - [Spiced Apple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apple-series.md) - [Maple Syrup-Inspired Apple Brandies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandy-maple.md)