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Cozy Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail: Easy Fall Recipe

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This cozy spiced rum apple cider cocktail is the perfect warm, boozy hug for a cold fall night. Made with simple ingredients and whole spices, it comes together in about 15 minutes and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (950 ml) apple cider (unfiltered, fresh)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) dark spiced rum (e.g., Gosling’s or Kraken)
  • 1 medium orange (juice and peel)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 6–8 whole cloves
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
  • 3–4 thin slices fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the spices and citrus: Use a vegetable peeler to remove a long, wide strip of orange peel (avoiding the white pith). Juice the orange (about 3-4 tablespoons). Gently smash the cinnamon sticks with the back of a knife to help release flavor.
  2. Simmer the cider base: In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and ginger slices. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (small bubbles around the edges, not a rolling boil).
  3. Infuse the flavors: Reduce heat to low. Add the orange peel, orange juice, and honey or maple syrup. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
  4. Strain the cider: Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl or pot. Pour the hot cider through the strainer to remove all whole spices and ginger. Discard solids. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if desired.
  5. Add the rum: Return the strained cider to the saucepan over low heat. Stir in the dark spiced rum. Heat for 2-3 minutes, but do not let it boil.
  6. Serve immediately: Ladle into mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple or orange wheel if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not boil the cider; a gentle simmer is key to avoid bitterness. For deeper flavor, toast the whole spices in a dry skillet for 30-60 seconds before adding. The spiced cider base (without rum) can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. For a party, use a slow cooker on low for 2-4 hours, then add rum before serving.

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