Is rum good in hot cider?

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If you’re looking for a perfect chilly weather cocktail, this is it. This rum based cocktail is a perfect way to warm up! There is absolutely nothing better on a crisp fall afternoon or at a holiday party than a mug of hot apple cider. Spike it with rum and it’s even better!

Can I mix spiced rum with apple cider?

The cocktail is super simple to make: spiced apple cider, spiced rum, and hard apple cider. You can add in lemon or orange bitters if you’d like, but I like this with its pure apple flavor. If you’re feeling really fancy, you can splash in 1/2 oz of cinnamon schnapps or Fireball!

What liquor goes best in hot apple cider?

We recommend spiking apple cider with either whiskey or rum. Whiskey will give your spiked cider a spicier warm taste, while rum will give it a sweeter taste. For a combination of sweet and spicy, we recommend Fireball or another cinnamon whiskey.

What can I mix with hot cider?

How Do You Make Mulled Hot Apple Cider?

Add apple juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, allspice and ginger to a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
To make it “spiked” add in rum, brandy or bourbon and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

What alcohol is in hard cider?

4.5% – 7%
Hard Cider Alcohol Content On average, most hard ciders are 4.5% – 7% alcohol by volume (ABV), while some ciders have an ABV as high as 10% or 12%. Drier ciders usually have a higher ABV because the yeast consumes a majority of the cider’s natural sugars.

Does Captain Morgan go good with apple cider?

Combine Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum or Sliced Apple and apple cider in small pot and heat over stove. Being careful not to spill or burn yourself, pour hot drink into mug and garnish with cinnamon stick and apple slice.

How do you make hot cider with alcohol?

How Do You Make Mulled Hot Apple Cider?

Add apple juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, allspice and ginger to a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
To make it “spiked” add in rum, brandy or bourbon and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

What alcohol do you put in spiced cider?

Use bourbon or rum Rum or bourbon are the best choices. Any type of rum works: white rum, aged rum, or dark rum (aged or dark will add more flavor complexity with vanilla and oak notes). Any type of bourbon works as well! The rum melds more seamlessly into the flavor of cider, making it our top choice.

How do you make fireball cider?

Instructions

Take a cocktail glass, dip the rim in a water on a small plate. Then dip into cinnamon and sugar poured onto a small plate.
Fill cinnamon and sugar rimmed glass with ice.
Pour Fireball Whiskey over top of the ice.
Add fresh apple cider over the Fireball.
Finish with a splash of ginger ale. Stir and enjoy!