I know that cider season is over but it is still cold out there!
HOT CIDER RUM PUNCH
- 2 cups light rum
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 ¼ cups cranberry juice
- 1 ¼ cups orange juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 orange studded with cloves (for optional garnish)
Place the rum, cider, cranberry and orange juices, cinnamon and cloves in a large saucepan over medium heat
Stir to combine, then lower heat and bring to a simmer.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
Serve hot or warm keeping in a slow cooker to keep hot if necessary.
Can be made in advance and refrigerated, then rewarrned before serving.
- Makes about 8 servings.
Note: For a non-alcoholic version substitute an additional cup each cranberry and orange juice for the rum.
For a cold version: chill and mix with 1 quart of ginger ale



