Spiked Apple Cider: The Best Cozy Drink for Chilly Evenings
The perfect combination of warmth and flavor, spiked apple cider is the go-to drink for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cup spiced rum
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider, spiced rum, and orange juice.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, apple slices, and orange slices.
- Heat over medium heat until warm, but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with additional apple or orange slices if desired.
Notes
- This drink can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a slow cooker for parties.
- Adjust the amount of spiced rum based on your preference for strength.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spiked Apple Cider, cozy drink, fall beverages