Hot Spiked Cider

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This spiked cider recipe adds rum to the classic cold-weather beverage. It's great for fall or holiday gatherings. It can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.

Submitted by debmallonee

Updated on September 13, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 quart water
3 orange spice tea bags
2 cups apple cider
1 ½ cups light rum
½ cup light brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons butter
6 cinnamon sticks, garnish

Directions

Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and stir in apple cider, rum, brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat cider over medium-low heat until just steaming.
Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.