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Glass of spiced rum cider with whipped cream
Warming winter cider with rum, cinnamon, and cream

Spiced Rum & Cinnamon Apple Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
When you heat apple cider, the fruit notes intensify, creating a perfect canvas for the caramel depth of dark rum. This drink is a lighter, fruitier alternative to mulled wine, where the spices support rather than overpower the natural apple character.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan: For heating the cider (heavy-bottomed preferred).
  • Strainer: To remove whole spices.
  • Peeler: For the orange zest.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the cider into a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Look for steam, but do not let it boil.

Tip: Boiling causes evaporation, losing both the volume and the delicate aroma of the cider.
2 ✓

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon stick, orange zest, and cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves, then let it simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Tip: The molasses in brown sugar adds a deep caramel note that pairs beautifully with the baked apple flavors.
3 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in the rum.

Tip: Always add rum at the very end to preserve its flavor and alcohol content.
4 ✓

Whip the heavy cream until you get soft peaks. It doesn't need to be stiff; a creamy drape is better.

Tip: Cold heavy cream traps air bubbles more efficiently, creating a stable foam.
5 ✓

Strain the cider into heatproof mugs, crown with whipped cream, and garnish with an orange slice.

Tip: The fatty cream coats the tongue, smoothing out any sharpness from the spices.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the whipped cream melt immediately?
If the drink is piping hot, the fat in the cream melts. Wait a minute before topping, or use cold cream for a nice temperature contrast.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Unfiltered Apple Cider
  • 2 fl oz Dark Rum
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest (strips, yellow part only)
  • 5 whole Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (min. 30% fat)
  • 1 slice Fresh Orange