Hot Apple Cider Cocktail with Apple Star Cutout Recipe

1 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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Cheers to another wonderful Christmas party with family and friends. This Hot Apple Cider Cocktail will be a sure hit with adults after a round of Christmas caroling, sledding or building snowmen. Hot cocoa for the kids and hot cider just for you!

Recipe Time
120 to 180 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 6 cups of Apple Cider
  • 4 shots of Spiced Rum
  • Mulling Spices (Optional)
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Apple
Step
1

You can make this on the stove top using low heat but for best results, we suggest using a slow cooker.

Step
2

Set your slow cooker to low.

Step
3

Add cider and mulling spices and cover and cook for 2 - 3 hours.

Step
4

Add shots of rum and stir with a cinnamon stick.

Step
5

Garnish with apple slice with a star cutout.

Step
6

Serve in these adorable snowflake mugs and Enjoy!

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