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Hot Spiked Cider

SUBMITTED BY: debmallonee PHOTO BY: Princess Dork

"A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server."

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PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	5 Min
READY IN	15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 quart water
3 orange spice tea bags
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups light rum
8 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons butter

DIRECTIONS

Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and toss in the orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar, apple cider, rum, and 2 of the cinnamon sticks. Heat just to steaming -- do not boil.
Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

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Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by tish

This is the best cider I've ever had. I made it for a party and it was a big hit, everyone... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LAURAMA

Served this at our annual holiday party and once people had a sip, they just kept sipping. ... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by JDOWNING

Just made a batch, wanted to try it out before serving at Thanksgiving. Quite strong! Added... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by TKINTER

This was so wonderful! All of my friends loved it and wanted the recipe! Took it to a cold... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by WOLFECOOKIE

We felt that the recipe was a little strong at first, but thought that it was better after... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by seastheday

This was wonderful!! Made it for a fall football tailgate party in a friend's backyard on a... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by LESLIE SCHELL

Served at a neighborhood Halloween bonfire.Made ahead and served in insulated coffee carafes.... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by STRIKA

Excellent recipe. Just waaay too much rum for me and my family. We added more cider to balance... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by MissTerioso

This stuff is POTENT! I used Capt. Morgan's rum and mixed everything in a crock pot. I... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by 135125

Served this Christmas Eve and it was a BIG hit! Will serve again! I kept in a crock pot hoping... MORE

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