Spiced Rum Pumpkin Cider
A cozy and flavorful autumn cocktail that combines apple cider, pumpkin puree, and spiced rum with warm spices for the perfect fall drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup spiced rum
- Optional: whipped cream, ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of apple cider, 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Whisk everything until smooth and well combined.
- Add 2 cinnamon sticks and a pinch of ground nutmeg to the mixture. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of spiced rum. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Carefully ladle the cider into mugs or heatproof glasses. If desired, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
- Serve immediately while it’s warm and fragrant. To keep it warm for a party, use a slow cooker on the ‘low’ setting and add the rum just before serving.
Notes
[‘Don’t boil the cider; simmering preserves the fresh apple flavor.’, ‘Use fresh spices for the best flavor.’, ‘Adjust the rum to taste or let guests add their own.’, ‘For a kid-friendly version, skip the rum and add extra brown sugar or orange juice.’, ‘Customize garnishes with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, or apple slices.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Spiced Rum Pumpkin Cider, Fall Drink, Autumn Cocktail, Pumpkin Spice Drink, Apple Cider Recipe