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Two tall glass mugs filled with hot apple cider cocktail with a cinnamon stick resting on top.

Hot Apple Cider Cocktail

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
This combination of sweet mulled cider and spiced rum is the perfect way to stay warm on those cool autumn evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 124 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 6 whole allspice
  • 4 (4-inch) strips orange zest
  • 2 ounces (4 tbsp) spiced rum

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cider, spices, and orange zest in a small pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer slowly for 10 minutes. You want it to just barely be simmering, not boiling.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof measuring glass.
  • Divide the strained liquid between two mugs. Top each one with 1 ounce of spiced rum. Serve immediately.

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Notes

    • Skip the straining--To skip the straining step, bundle the spices and orange zest in a piece of cheesecloth and tie the ends together. Once you're finished simmering the cider, simply grab the cheesecloth pouch and remove it. No straining required.
    • Keep it hot--If you're enjoying this in the great outdoors, skip the mugs and pour your cocktail into a thermal mug with a lid. This will keep it warm for much longer.
    • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 30mgSugar: 15g
Keyword apple cider cocktail, hot drinks, rum cocktail
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