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Mulled apple cider with rum in a clear glass placed on a brown placemat
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Mulled Apple Cider with Rum

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups filtered apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 10 cranberries fresh optional
  • 2 orange peels
  • Zest of the orange
  • Slice of the orange
  • 2 ounces spiced rum bourbon, or whiskey

Instructions

  • Using the vegetable peeler, take 2 long peels from the orange 
  • Using the microplane or grater, zest the remaining parts of the orange. Set to the side.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the orange into rounds 
  • In a medium saucepan, add cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, half the cranberries, and the orange zest. Heat on medium-high.
  • Bring your apple cider to a boil then immediately to down to a simmer 
  • Cook until reduced down ⅓ of the volume (should be about 20-30 minutes on the stove top) 
  • Pull out the cranberries, as they should be white now
  • Put the fresh cranberries in and cook for 5 minutes more
  • Add your spiced rum and cook 1-5 minutes more depending on how boozy you like your drinks 
  • Pour into cup and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg