Spiked Apple Cider
This Spiked Apple Cider is warm, comforting, with a hint of citrus and a kick of rum! No added sugar in here and it's delicious and will be ready in 10 minutes.
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: beverage, brunch, cocktail, drink, Drinks, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Calories: 174kcal
- ½ gallon apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ inch grated ginger
- ¼ cup spiced rum or brandy
Place all of the ingredients except the rum in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Let simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and drain in a fine mesh colander so only the liquid is reserved.
Stir in rum. Serve warm, Add extra cinnamon sticks as garnish if desired.
This Spiked Apple Cider is best is served immediately.
However, if you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
The liquor and garnishes may be added immediately after cooking the cider.
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg