Hot Apple Cider with Rum
Hot Apple Cider with Rum
It has been so cold lately. I know it is winter, but it’s California! Shouldn’t it be sunshine and 70 degrees everyday? I actually live in the Bay Area so I have been getting used to the near constant scarf and jacket weather, but this winter feels much colder than the last. That’s why I had to make something to warm up with for the holidays, and I came across Emeril’s recipe for Hot Apple Cider with Rum. I tried it Christmas Eve and I am Really Into it – so much so that it will be making a reappearance this weekend for New Year’s Eve. Be careful, this drink is DANGEROUS. It tastes so good it is easy to have a few too many.
The recipe is pretty simple. Start with a good quality store bought cider, add some fruit and spices, simmer, and then add RUM.
I chose Martinell’s Apple Cider because it is one that I have been a fan of in the past. Plus it comes in a pretty bottle. I decided to make a double batch, so I put two of these in my big red pot. After that I sliced two oranges and studded an apple with cloves, which I had never done before, but it looked really pretty. Seeee:
Bonus: I finally got a manicure. I added the oranges, apple, allspice, ground clove and nutmeg to my pot. The recipe calls for brown sugar, but many reviewers said that was too sweet. I opted to forgo the brown sugar and I am glad I did because it was plenty sweet on its own. I brought it to a simmer very, very slowly. It gave me a chance to get other things ready while my guests arrived and it made the house smell AMAZING.
Instead of mixing the rum directly into the pot I decided to keep it on the side, that way anyone could enjoy the drink (we had a couple of little kiddos running around Christmas Eve). I decided to use a dark, spicy rum and I went with one I was familiar with: Kraken. It also comes in a pretty bottle (I am a sucker) and it has a really nice flavor.
I put it out with some cinnamon sticks and coffee mugs so everyone could mix how they liked.
This Hot Apple Cider with Rum is such a nice, warm drink to put into your winter rotation. I can’t wait to do it again this weekend! Happy New Year!
Jessica Patch
I am a Texan living in California with my husband Mark, my best pup Ziggy, and our two cats Marilyn and Goldie. I love reading, cooking, binge-watching great tv shows and staying up too late talking to my friends.
7 Comments
Patricia
Oh I’m so trying this! My bf was looking over my shoulder and saw the Martineilli’s bottle and yelled Hey! Click on that I love Martinelli’s apple juice!!! I think he loves the bottle more than the juice but we do love that juice! I had never thought to put the cloves in the apple! Thanks for sharing this!!
Jessica Bierman
Thank you Patricia! I love Martinelli’s too! And that bottle……I need to find a way to re-purpose it. This drink was so perfect for the winter. I hope you end up Really Into It too!
Patricia
If you figure out what to do with the bottles let me know. I’ve been saving them for years! We take them camping.
B
As a Canadian who is very, very chilly right now I definitely appreciate this post! I’m thinking about trying it this weekend when we’re due to get more snow. I love this blog! I’m looking forward to reading more about what you’re all Really Into!
Jessica Bierman
What a great compliment! I am so happy to hear you are enjoying the blog and I look forward to hearing how you enjoyed the hot cider.
Teresa Blackburn
Yum…it’s a chilly wet New Years Eve night and this sounds so good. As well, I love Martinellis…best apple juice/cider bottle ever!
Jessica Bierman
I hope you enjoy it Teresa!