Spiced Apple Cider Rum Cocktail
The spice, the sweetness, and the warmth are the perfect backdrop for a good rum cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon fresh apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole star anise
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 slice fresh ginger
- 1 –2 orange peels
- 2 cups dark rum or spiced rum such as Captain Morgan or Sailor Jerry spiced rum
- Optional: splash of orange liqueur or cinnamon schnapps
Instructions
- In a big pot or crock pot, pour the gallon of cider and warm gently over low heat.
- Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice berries, ginger, brown sugar or maple syrup, and orange peel. Stir to combine.
- Let simmer for 15–20 minutes until the cider mixture is infused with spice flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir in rum. Adjust sweetness or add citrus if desired.
- Serve hot in mugs with apple slices or cinnamon sticks for garnish.