Hot Spiked Gluten-Free Apple Cider

Celiac.com 12/14/2021 - A steaming cup of hot apple cider on a chilly day is a lovely thing. Better still might be a bit of rum and Schnapps to help warm the soul and make the spirit even brighter. With a delightful aroma, this is simple punch of spices, rum, cinnamon schnapps, and delicious clear apple cider are sure to be a holiday hit, especially with the Goldschlager's tiny gold flakes to dazzle. Clear apple cider is essential for full effect. Dark rum, like Bacardi Gold is recommended, but nearly any rum will do. Use more or less liquor as desired. Preparation is easy, just one pot on the stove, a slow cooker. 

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups dark rum
• 1½ cups Goldschläger Cinnamon Schnapps
• 4 cups apple cider
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole allspice berries
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 orange, sliced

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Directions:

Slow Cooker Method:
Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, stir, and cook on low setting for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the cider occasionally. If needed, you can set the cooker on the warm setting for another hour or two. I like to use a tea ball for the spices, which makes them easier to remove 

Stovetop Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a pot.

Stir and cover. Heat and slowly bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Lower the heat, cover, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Transfer to an insulated punch bowl and serve in mugs, or keep covered on the stove and warm as desired.