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Hot Spiked Apple Cider

December 4, 2020 by Tristin 2 Comments

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This Hot Spiked Apple Cider features all the flavors of fall like fresh apple, cinnamon, clove, and spiced rum. This apple cider with spiced rum will keep you warm even on the coldest nights.

If you are looking for more delicious fall treats, try these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, tasty Apple Bread, or Secret Ingredient Mashed Sweet Potatoes!!

Two clear mugs of apple cider cocktail topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick
This Easy Spiked Apple Cider is Full of Fall Flavor! Drink This While Snuggling by the Fire

Spiced Rum Apple Cider

Sipping on hot apple cider is one of my favorite ways to stay toasty in the winter. It being spiked with spiced rum just makes it that much better!!

Stay warm and cozy during this chilly season with this hot apple cider cocktail. Full of spice and just sweet enough. Every sip of this rum apple cider will warm you with fresh apple, spiced cinnamon, a touch of allspice, and of course, the rum.

This hot spiked apple cider recipe is great because you can easily make a big batch all at once if you need to double (or triple) it for holiday parties and gatherings! You could also cut in half, if there are just two of you enjoying this flavorful, hot apple cider.

Two mugs of apple cider cocktail topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick
Easily Double or Triple This Hot Apple Cider Cocktail For Holiday Parties and Gatherings

Whether you are outside around your bonfire toasting up marshmallows or sitting inside snuggled by the fireplace, this apple cider drink will warm you from the inside out.

This apple cider cocktail recipe is super easy to make. Simply throw in a pinch of allspice, whole cinnamon and cloves to a good quality apple juice. Let the whole cinnamon sticks and cloves simmer and steep in the apple goodness. Sift out all the spices, pour into mugs with a little rum, and top with whipped cream! Tasty beverage in no time at all.

Rum Apple Cider Cocktail Ingredients

  • Apple Juice: Unfiltered apple juice, it will look a little cloudy. This one has no other added ingredients and is not from concentrate.
  • Cinnamon Sticks: You will need 3 cinnamon sticks.
  • Cloves: Use whole cloves.
  • Allspice: Ground allspice.
  • Spiced Rum: I use Sailor Jerry’s (it’s our favorite), but any spiced rum will work.
  • Whipped Cream: Make your own or use store bought.
All of the ingredients needed to make the apple cider cocktail such as apple juice, spiced rum, and spices.
Just a Few Simple Ingredients are Needed to Make This Delicious Apple Cider Cocktail

How to Make Spiked Apple Cider

  1. In a saucepan, combine apple juice with the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice. Bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Taste the apple cider, if you are happy with the level of spice, then you can strain out the cinnamon sticks and cloves with a slotted spoon or mesh strainer. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Divide evenly into 6 mugs. Add 1/4 cup (or desired amount) of spiced rum to each and top with whipped cream.
This Apple Cider Cocktail Comes Together in no Time
This Apple Cider Cocktail is Flavored With Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, and Vanilla

Hot Spiked Apple Cider Recipe Tips

  • Use good quality unfiltered apple juice or apple cider.
  • Kids can drink the apple cider (without the alcohol, of course) topped with whipped cream.

Storage Instructions for Apple Cider

  • How to Refrigerate Apple Cider: Let the apple cider cool completely and put in a glass container or BPA-free airtight plastic container or zipper bag. Make sure to store before adding the spiced rum or whipped cream. The apple cider should last about 7-10 days in the fridge from the day it was opened.
  • How to Reheat Apple Cider: Reheat cold apple cider in the microwave for a minute at a time until desired warmth is reached. Or on the stove until it is warmed. Serve with 1/4 cup spiced rum and whipped cream.
A close up of a mug of apple cider cocktail topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick
Stay Warm and Cozy With This Spiked Apple Cider Beverage Topped With Whipped Cream

Try these other fall recipes!

  • Pretzel Bites
  • Beer Cheese Dip
  • Apple Cider Slushies
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Two clear mugs of apple cider cocktail topped with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick
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5 from 1 vote

Hot Spiked Apple Cider

This Hot Spiked Apple Cider features all the flavors of fall like fresh apple, cinnamon, clove, and spiced rum. This apple cider with spiced rum will keep you warm even on the coldest nights.
Prep Time5 mins
Steep Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Tristin @ Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quart unfiltered apple juice
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups spiced rum
  • whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine apple juice with the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice.  Bring to a simmer for around 15 minutes.
  • Taste the apple cider, if you are happy with the level of spice, then you can strain out the cinnamon sticks and cloves with a slotted spoon or mesh strainer.  Add in vanilla extract.
  • Divide evenly into 6 mugs. Add 1/4 cup (or desired amount) of spiced rum to each and top with whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use a good quality unfiltered apple juice for best flavor.
  • If there is any leftover apple cider (before adding spiced rum or whipped cream), store it in the refrigerator for 7-10 days from the day the apple juice was opened.
 
 
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Theresa Santos

    February 7, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    This apple cider drink really hit the spot and was the perfect touch to a cold evening!! Will be making this many more times this winter.

  2. Tristin

    February 7, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    Theresa, thank you for your sweet comment! I am glad that it warmed you up. Hope you enjoy every time you make it!

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