Spiked Apple Cider Recipe
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of autumnal flavors within Spiked Apple Cider. This seasonal concoction marries dark rum with cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves, orchestrating a delightful symphony of fall-inspired tastes. It's the definitive cider adventure.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 184kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple Cider
- 4 Whole Cinnamon Sticks
- 4 Star Anise
- 4 - 6 Whole Cloves
- 1 cup Dark Spiced Rum
Instructions
- Warm. Turn the heat to low, gently pour in the apple cider, and introduce the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves. Bring it to a gentle simmer, just below bubbling. Set a timer for 30 minutes, and then lower the heat further, ensuring it doesn't begin boiling.
- Strain. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the whole spices and any sediment that may have risen to the top.
- Prepare. Pour in the rum or bourbon (approximately 2 ounces per cup). Carefully ladle the warm apple cider into the mugs. For an extra touch, you can optionally garnish with a star anise, cinnamon stick, or a slice of orange.
Notes
- Serve it cold. You have the option to serve spiked apple cider cold or hot. To serve it cold allow it to cool before placing it in the fridge to chill. Add 2 ounces of dark rum or bourbon to a glass and ladle the chilled apple cider mixture into the glass.
- Make it in the Crockpot. Place the apple cider and spices into your Crockpot or slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 3 hours. Add 2 ounces of dark rum to a glass and ladle the hot apple cider on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg