Receta Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
I have wanted to make a spiked hot apple cider recipe for years. Seriously, years. Since 2009, to be exact. In the fall of 2009, my Chief Culinary Consultant played in a local street hockey tournament, along with his cousin’s husband and a few other friends. The first game was on a Friday night, and all of us significant others bundled up and sat outside to cheer them on. His cousin showed up with a thermos of hot toddies to share with everyone. Genius move. Ever since then, I’ve thought that it would be a fantastic idea to have a hot spiked apple cider recipe worthy of thermoses, punch bowls and favorite mugs just waiting for fall to show up. Mission accomplished.
This is a very simple recipe that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. If you’re hosting a fall-themed party, a bonfire, or are just looking for something hot with a little bit of a kick, look no further. Apple cider is simmered with orange slices, apple slices, fresh ginger and a cinnamon stick until wonderfully fragrant. You could certainly drink it as-is at this point, but if you want the kick… then proceed with the dark rum. It’s a fabulous complement to the flavors in the apple cider mixture and tastes oh-so-delicious going down.
Grab your coziest blanket and your favorite mug… cheers!
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Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Hot apple cider, flavored with apples, oranges, ginger and cinnamon, and spiked with dark rum.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 apple, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cups dark rum
Directions:
1. In a large pot, combine the apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, ginger slices and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
Note:
The apple cider mixture can be kept warm over low heat for up to 2 hours before adding the rum and serving.
(Recipe adapted from Everyday Food)