Spicy Spiked Cider

 

1/3

cup granulated sugar

2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon whole cloves

3

whole cinnamon sticks

2

whole star anise

4

cups apple cider

Juice of 1 orange (1/3 to 1/2 cup)

3/4

cup spiced rum (if desired, use more or less)

Ice

• 1 For Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, in small bowl, mix sugar and ground cinnamon. Pour onto plate; set aside.
• 2 In 3-quart saucepan, place cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Add apple cider and orange juice; simmer 10 minutes (do not boil). Cool completely.
• 3 Meanwhile, lightly moisten rim of each of 4 mugs or glasses. Invert mugs into cinnamon-sugar; twist until rim has been evenly coated.
• 4 Add rum to cooled cider; strain to remove spices. Place ice in mugs; ladle cider over ice.