Hot Spiked Cider

94 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.” - by debmallonee

Ingredients

1 quart water
3 orange spice tea bags
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups light rum
8 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons butter

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and toss in the orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar, apple cider, rum, and 2 of the cinnamon sticks. Heat just to steaming -- do not boil.
Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

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MissTerioso

Dec. 8, 2003

"This stuff is POTENT! I used Capt. Morgan's rum and mixed everything in a crock pot. I didn't bother to double the recipe because I was serving other beverages at my party, but the long faces I saw ..." See morewhen it was announced there was no more of "that CIDER" told me I'll be doubling, nay tripling next time!"

JDOWNING

Jan. 2, 2004

"Just made a batch, wanted to try it out before serving at Thanksgiving. Quite strong! Added another cup of cider, it totally did the trick! Also added some ground cinnamon..." See more"

LAURAMA

Dec. 16, 2003

"Served this at our annual holiday party and once people had a sip, they just kept sipping. Only made one batch and it was gone! Used Capt. Morgan instead of regular rum and used cinnamon tea instead..." See more of orange. Turned out great and will make again during winter sporting events! hiccup..."

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