Our super easy Spiked Apple Cider is perfect for any special occasion this holiday season! Made with less than 10 real, simple ingredients. It is a warm and cozy drink that will also have the house smelling amazing!
The Best Spiked Hot Apple Cider Recipe
All holiday parties or get-togethers need the perfect fall cocktail and if you add a bit of holiday spirits (like rum or bourbon whiskey) it’s even better! This spiked apple cider cocktail is so unbelievably easy to make and for an added bonus it gives off the most amazing smell. Everyone will love sipping on this mulled cider on a chilly day!
Looking for More Festive Cocktails?
If you love a good cocktail as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Apple Cider Margaritas or Crockpot Mulled Wine!
What You Will Need
- apple cider – pick-up the base of this delicious holiday beverage at your local grocery store.
- orange & apple – just cut them in large slices and toss them in for some added fruit flavor to this perfect drink.
- whole cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, & whole allspice – the delicious mulling spices that bring so much great flavor!
- rum or bourbon – just grab your favorite and feel free to adjust the amount to your desired taste.
How To Make Spiked Apple Cider
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to use a sharp kitchen knife and cutting board to slice up the fresh fruit and gather the spices.
Now pour the apple cider in to a slow cooker or crock pot.
Then add the orange slices, apple slices, alcohol, and whole spices to the hot cider. Give the crockpot apple cider a mix and let it sit on the low setting for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish each hot drink and enjoy!
Prep Ahead of Time
You can store spiked apple cider in the fridge for about 5 days. Therefore, it can be prepped a night or two before serving and then just mix in the alcohol when you start warming it for serving.
Recipe FAQs
- What alcohol spikes apple cider? We recommend using your favorite bourbon or rum in this festive drink, but some people also like to use a whiskey or a cinnamon whiskey (i.e. Fireball). This is up to you and your preferred taste.
- Can I make this on the stove top? Yes, if you would rather make this warm drink on the stovetop, you can just toss all the ingredients in a dutch oven and keep your burner on a very low simmer so that it stays nice and warm. Just make sure you keep it covered and keep the heat low enough so that it isn’t bubbling.
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Spiked Apple Cider Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
An easy and delicious Spiked Apple Cider recipe made with less than 10 ingredients and perfect for your next Holiday party!
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup rum or bourbon
- 1 star anise
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 3–4 whole allspice
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a slow cooker.
- Cover and turn to LOW for at least 2 hours before serving.
- If not serving right away, you can continue to keep it on LOW or WARM until you are done serving.
Notes
- Non-Alcoholic Version: feel free to omit the alcohol, if you prefer. We also have a cozy Spiced Apple Cider that makes a great mocktail.
- Stove Top: option to put all the ingredients in a big pot on the stove top and simmer at a low heat. Keep it covered and make sure it is simmering, not boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 167
- Sugar: 32.1 g
- Sodium: 60.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.8 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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