Apple Pie Rum Punch

Submitted by Food.com

"Courtesy of Jake Cohen"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 13
• 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.