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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."
Hot Spiked Cider Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 83 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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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

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2004 by JDOWNING 
Just made a batch, wanted to try it out before serving at Thanksgiving. Quite strong! Added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by LESLIE SCHELL 
Served at a neighborhood Halloween bonfire.Made ahead and served in insulated coffee carafes.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.24 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2003 by jacksnewwife 
Excellent recipe. Just waaay too much rum for me and my family. We added more cider to balance... MORE

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