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Hot Spiked Cider

Hot Spiked Cider blends apple cider with orange-spice tea, rum, brown sugar, and a touch of butter for a warmly spiced, gently boozy sip. It’s fragrant with cinnamon and citrus notes, ideal for fall evenings or holiday get-togethers when you want something cozy and festive.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Hot Spiked Cider
  1. 1

    Pour water into a large saucepan and bring it to a boil.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat and add orange spice tea bags. Cover and let them steep for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the tea bags and stir in apple cider, rum, brown sugar, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Heat the cider over medium-low until just steaming.

  4. 4

    Ladle the hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon swizzle stick.