Cozy Spiced Rum Cider

This warm and comforting Hot Buttered Spiked Cider is the perfect drink for chilly evenings. The blend of apple cider, butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice creates a rich and flavorful base, while the spiced gold rum adds a delightful boozy kick. Served with a hint of citrus from orange peel-wrapped cinnamon sticks, this cocktail is a cozy treat for fall and winter gatherings.

Cozy Spiced Rum Cider

Warm and boozy spiked cider with apple cider, butter, brown sugar, and spiced gold rum, garnished with orange peel-wrapped cinnamon sticks.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 oz spiced gold rum
  • 1 navel orange peel strip
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the spiced gold rum.
  4. Pour the hot buttered spiked cider into a mug.
  5. Wrap the orange peel strip around the cinnamon stick and place it in the mug for garnish.