Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2008

This was ok. Too much alcohol though. It over powered the rest of the drink. I may try again with some tweaks but as is I'd give this recipe 3 stars.

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Jenny

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2008

This was great - I quadrupled the recipe and kept warm in a crockpot, had styrofoam cups and the cider in a caraffe (loved that suggestion!) at the end of our neighbor's driveway to hand out to the parents who accompanied their kids trick-or-treating last night - called it "Witches Brew" and several folks came back around for more : ) I used mostly white rum w/a touch of spiced rum - omitted butter, as I wasn't sure how to swing that, doling it out to so many folks. Certainly warmed us up from the inside out!

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Kathleen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2008

I made this for my daughter's first birthday as a treat for the adults during the chilly month of October. Everyone loved it! I made the recipe for about 24 and it was gone within an hour between about fifteen adults. I made little recipe cards assuming someone might want it, and i didn't have eneough to pass out!! Definitely making this again.

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Rachel R.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2008

I skip the butter, but otherwise this recipe is so easy and delicious!

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MMURKA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Scottville, Michigan, USA

Living In: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007

This was quite good! We made it in the crock pot so the flavors could mingle. Then whoever wanted rum added it to their cup when served. That way they could put in as little - or as much! - as they wanted and the kids could still drink it too.

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PULLEYHEATHER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2007

Very good. We doubled the batch because we had several people drinking out of it. We then seperated it into two - one without rum and one with. It was tasty with alchol and without. Nice warm drink for a cold winter day!

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Julie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Iona, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

This recipe has a great taste. When my family were drinking it, everyone complained of the heavy smell of liquor (I think from it being heated up?) Thanks for the recipe!

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Wendy

Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2007

I made this recipe so many times this past fall! It's always a hit. I added an extra cup of apple cider and used 1 cup of captain morgain spiced rum instead of light. I liked to mix all the ingredients together except the liquor and let that simmer for at least half an hour so the flavors all really blend and then add the alcohol about just before serving so it doesn't loose any of it's "kick".

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Matt

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2007

Great smelling and tasting! and easy to do.

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jcplaywright

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Merrick, New York, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2007

I made this cider for a work event and it was a HUGE hit! I made a few batches: one how the recipe says to but with no alcohol (turned out great for those who don't drink), one WITH the rum but I added an extra cup of cider because it is rather strong (but that's what makes it good!), and the third I made with Cinnamon tea like someone suggested (it was still good but not as amazing at the orange spiced tea). I also sprinkled ground cinnamon in both. I only got to have one drink because i kept having to make more!! Everyone complemented the chef :)

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