Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

This spiked caramel apple cider cocktail mixes spiced rum with a caramel topping to bring new life to this classic. It's perfect for chilly fall evenings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
• 8 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 cups apple cider
• 6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
• 0.125 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1.5 cups spiced rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together apple cider and 4 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth.

Step 2

Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or High for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Step 3

Mix sugar, salt, and apple pie spice together in a small shallow bowl until well combined. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping into a small saucer.

Step 4

Dip the rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses into caramel topping, evenly coating the rims, then dip into spice mixture.

Step 5

Ladle hot cider into the prepared mugs. Add 3 tablespoons spiced rum to each mug and garnish with a cinnamon stick.