Spiced Winter Cider

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Baby, it's cold outside."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 5 cinnamon sticks, plus extra for garnish
• 2 oranges, cut into wheels
• 1 red apple, cored and sliced
• 1 green apple, cored and sliced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 ounce spiced rum (Tuaca, Captain Morgan, etc.) (optional) or 1 -1 1/2 ounce liqueur, per serving (Tuaca, Captain Morgan, etc.) (optional)

directions

1. In a big pot, combine the apple cider, cinnamon, fruit, cloves, and dried cranberries; bring to a boil.
2. Decrease heat and simmer 8-10 minutes.
3. Ladle cider (without spices and fruit) into coffee mugs and serve hot.
4. If desired, add spiced rum or Tuaca to each serving.
5. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.