Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
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4.4
Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch
Description
Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch begins with a mix of apple cider, thinly sliced fresh apple and orange, fresh ginger slices, and cinnamon sticks simmered together to infuse the cider with fruitiness and spice. After a brief simmer, the mixture is removed from heat and dark rum is stirred in, balancing the sweet and spiced flavors with warmth from the alcohol.
The drink's flavor profile combines the sweetness of apple cider and citrus with layers of spice from ginger and cinnamon, resulting in a comforting, aromatic beverage. Serving it hot emphasizes the spices and provides a warming effect.
This rum punch is ideal for winter occasions or holiday gatherings. The apple cider base and fruit slices offer visual appeal when served in a punch bowl or mugs. It can be kept warm on low heat for a couple of hours before rum is added to maintain flavor integrity and alcohol potency.
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 apple thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 orange thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 inch ginger thinly sliced, fresh, piece
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups dark rum
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, ginger slices and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
Notes
- The apple cider mixture can be kept warm over low heat for up to 2 hours before adding rum and serving.
- Nutritional values are based on one drink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.