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Christina Orso

Spiced Apple Cider Rum Cocktail

The spice, the sweetness, and the warmth are the perfect backdrop for a good rum cocktail.
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Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. In a big pot or crock pot, pour the gallon of cider and warm gently over low heat.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice berries, ginger, brown sugar or maple syrup, and orange peel. Stir to combine.
  3. Let simmer for 15–20 minutes until the cider mixture is infused with spice flavors.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Adjust sweetness or add citrus if desired.
  5. Serve hot in mugs with apple slices or cinnamon sticks for garnish.