Spiced Apple Cider with Rum Whipped Cream Recipe

Spiced Apple Cider with Rum Whipped Cream Recipe

  • 1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 12 cups (3 quarts) apple cider
  • 40 whole cloves
  • 10 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 2-inch-long strips orange peel
  • 4 2-inch-long strips lemon peel
  • 2 teaspoons whole allspice
  • 1/2 cup Tuaca
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • Ingredient info: Tuaca is a liqueur with vanilla, brandy, and orange flavors. cream Stir all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
  1. Stir all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill until ready to use, up to 1 day.
  2. Bring first 6 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture is reduced to 6 cups, 35 to 40 minutes. Strain cider into medium saucepan. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.
  3. Return cider to simmer. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup Tuaca and 1/4 cup dark rum. Divide cider among 8 mugs.
  4. Beat cream until peaks form. Spoon whipped cream atop cider and serve.