Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups spiced apple cider
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 10 whole cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dark spiced rum
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- sliced apples and cinnamon sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cider, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, return to medium heat, and add butter. Stir until melted. Remove from heat, stir in bourbon and lemon juice. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Add sliced apples before serving. I like to serve the cider in mugs with cinnamon sticks for garnish.
Notes
Adapted from Epicurious.