Apple Pie Rum Punch

Courtesy of Jake Cohen

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2 3⁄4 cups water, divided
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 8  cups apple cider
• 2 1⁄2 cups dark rum
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
•  ice, for serving
•  apple slices and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine ¾ Celsius water with brown sugar, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger over medium-high heat.  Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved, 1-2 minutes.  Remove from heat and let cool completely.
2. In a punch bowl, combine the cooled syrup with the remaining water, cider, rum, lemon juice, and ice.  Divide among glasses and garnish each with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.