Warm Winter Cider is a boozy, spiced apple cider punch combining gallon-batch apple cider with spiced rum, peach brandy, and peach schnapps. It's designed to serve 18–20 guests and gets its warmth from cinnamon sticks and aromatic spirits.
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In large saucepan, bring cider and cinnamon to a full boil over
medium heat.
Reduce heat and add rum, brandy, and schnapps,
stirring until heated through.
Serve in punch cups garnished with
cinnamon sticks and apples.
Store cooled cider in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a pot or slow cooker on low heat.
large pot or slow cooker · ladle
Yes. Mix all liquid ingredients up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Warm gently on stovetop before serving and add fresh cinnamon sticks and apple slices as garnish.
Dark rum, bourbon, or rye whiskey work well. Use the same volume and adjust to taste, as each spirit has different flavor intensity.
Heat the entire batch in a large pot or slow cooker on low heat (don't boil). Ladle into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice per serving.
Yes. Skip all spirits and increase apple cider to 1.5 gallons. Add 1–2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp allspice for depth.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat or in a slow cooker.
