Hot Spiked Cider

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

Step 2

Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove tea bags and stir in apple cider, rum, brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat cider over medium-low heat until just steaming.