Spiced Rum Apple Cider Delight

This delightful Spiced Rum Apple Cider is a warm and flavorful drink, perfect for cozy gatherings or chilly evenings. The spiced apple cider, infused with nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon, is complemented by a splash of your favorite rum or RumChata for a delightful spiced cocktail. It's a comforting and aromatic beverage that will surely impress your guests and warm their spirits.

Spiced Rum Apple Cider Delight

A delightful and aromatic hot apple cider infused with spices and a splash of rum for a cozy and flavorful spiced cocktail.

4.20 from 75 votes
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh apple cider
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 1 orange slice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons rum (RumChata or Fireball Whiskey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, pour the apple cider and set over medium-high heat.
  2. Add nutmeg and cloves, and stir well.
  3. Add the orange slice and cinnamon stick, then heat the apple cider until it is hot.
  4. Simmer on low heat until ready to serve.
  5. Prepare a mug by adding honey to a plate and dip the rim of the mug into the honey, then coat the rim with brown sugar.
  6. Before serving, strain the cider mixture to remove the orange slice, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Pour the cider into the mug.
  7. Add rum to the mug, if desired.
  8. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve hot.