Hot Buttered Apple Cider with Rum
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Warm up your holiday gatherings with this decadent hot buttered cider with rum—a rich, spiced twist on classic spiked cider that’s perfect for those chilly autumn and winter nights.
Originally, I was planning to share a basic spiked cider recipe with you but when I made it for my husband to taste, he said it reminded him of his college days when he and his fraternity brothers would spike apple cider with grain alcohol for drunken Halloween parties. Not exactly what I was going for! I found a way to take it up a notch by combining ordinary spiked cider with hot buttered rum, a classic holiday cocktail. It’s ideal for a crowd because it sits on the stove in a big pot for everyone to help themselves. Enjoy!
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Hot Buttered Cider with Rum
Warm up your holiday gatherings with this decadent hot buttered cider with rum—a rich, spiced twist on classic spiked cider that’s perfect for those chilly autumn and winter nights.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Half-gallon (64 ounces) all natural apple cider
- 12 oz. Rum (or apple brandy)
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mash with a spoon until evenly combined.
- Bring the apple cider to a simmer over medium heat in a large pot, then turn the heat down to low. Gradually add the butter mixture, whisking until the butter is melted.
- Ladle the buttered cider into mugs. Top each drink off with a shot of rum and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (8 servings)
- Serving size: 1 drink
- Calories: 324
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Sugar: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
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once you get it warm-you could probably put it in a crockpot? has anyone done that?
Yes that’s the only way I make it!
Has anyone ever used a crock pot for this recipe?
This recipe inspired me a few weeks ago… pretty much, all I had was apple cider, a stick of butter, some rum and cinnamon sticks… I was still able to make a really good spiked apple cider with just those four ingredients. The butter made the drink really smooth, and just the addition of the cinnamon sticks added a flair of autumn. I highly recommend making this recipe, because I expect all the other spices would add a lot of depth to the flavors. But if all you have are just a few ingredients, it’s still yummy!
I made this for a party tonight and everyone loved it! It has been requested for Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner.
i made thiss for my halloween party last night! it was all gone in ten seconds! everyone loved it 🙂
Mmmmmm! Can’t wait for it to get cold here to try this fantastic sounding drink!
Great summer recipe! I’ll serve this at a family BBQ.
I mean, the cold version. LOL
Sounds yummy, can’t wait to make this for Christmas Eve…might even need to do a trial run this weekend.
This is what I was looking for! Thanks for this post. “Top with rum or apple brandy if desired”…please, must you even suppose??!!! It’s on!
I just found this recipe through a google search and I’m hooked! It is so yummy. i chose the grown-up version to help deal with this unusually snowy weekend before Halloween. It makes the miserable weather a little more enjoyable. I think I am also hooked on the rest of your blog and can’t wait to try some of the other recipes you have posted!