Hot Rasapple-Rum Cider Recipe

Welcome Thanksgiving or cold-weather guests with the warm and cozy aroma of this spicy hot cider.
By: Stephen Phillips

Ingredients:

Hot Rasapple Rum Cider in Glass Mug

Warm Up with Hot Rasapple Rum Cider

Welcome Thanksgiving or cold-weather guests with the warm and cozy aroma of this spicy hot cider.

1 cup apple cider (use organic if you can)
1 1/2 oz. Mount Gay rum
1 oz. raspberry syrup
1 tsp. Chambord (a raspberry-flavored liqueur)
1 Tbs. grated orange zest
3 whole cloves
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
whipped cream
ground cinnamon

Preparation:

Add cider raspberry syrup, orange zest, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom into a small saucepan. Heat but do not boil. When steam begins to rise, remove the cloves. Pour the mixture into a coffee mug. Add rum and stir.

Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle top of cream with Chambord and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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