Hot Cranberry Apple Cider
Dec 16th, 2006 by Andrea | Print This Post
A holiday celebration without hot mulled drinks is just incomplete to me. The fragrance is almost irresistible and just seems to make the holidays even more special. I like this version with a splash of spiced rum, but you can leave out the alcohol and still have a tasty mug of holiday cheer.
Equipment
6 quart pot
Ingredients
2 quarts apple cider
1-1/2 quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps
Preparation
1. Combine all the ingredients in the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
2. Strain the fruit slices and spices. Garnish with two or three fresh slices of orange.
3. Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps. Serve hot.
