Spiked Hot Apple Cider

Great for a night by the fireplace or a holiday party! For a stronger drink use 100-proof liquor. Serve with a cinnamon stick in the glass.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken into halves
• 1 orange peel, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves, or to taste
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle spiced rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat apple cider in a large pot over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, orange peel, raisins, and cloves. Simmer apple cider mixture until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir rum into apple cider mixture; strain into a punch bowl or container. Serve hot.n