Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

This spiked caramel apple cider recipe mixes spiced rum with caramel topping to bring new life to this classic cocktail — perfect for chilly 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

Combine apple cider and ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth; cover the slow cooker.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Combine sugar, salt, and apple pie spice in a small shallow bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping to a small saucer.

Step 4

Moisten rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses in caramel topping, then dip into spice mixture.

Step 5

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