Spiced Orchard Delight

Warm yourself up with a comforting glass of Spiced Orchard Delight. This delicious spiked apple cider combines the rich flavors of apple juice, orange slices, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla, all simmered together with a generous amount of rum. The addition of a clove-studded apple and brown sugar gives it an extra depth of flavor, making it the perfect drink to enjoy during the cooler seasons.

Spiced Orchard Delight

A comforting and flavorful spiked apple cider, perfect for warming up during the cooler seasons.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 3 orange slices (with rind intact)
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 oz rum
  • 1 small red apple
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. In a pot over medium heat, combine the apple juice, orange slices, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla extract, and rum.
  2. Pierce the cloves into the apple and add it to the pot along with the brown sugar.
  3. Let the mixture simmer until heated throughout.
  4. Ten minutes before serving, add the cinnamon stick.
  5. Strain the spiked cider into a cup and serve.