Spiced Hot Rum Punch

Warm up your winters with this irresistibly aromatic Spiced Hot Rum Punch, a cozy cocktail perfect for cold nights and festive gatherings. This easy, 30-minute recipe blends the comforting sweetness of apple cider and orange juice with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and star anise, creating a drink that’s as fragrant as it is flavorful. The addition of dark rum and a hint of vanilla adds a rich depth, while citrus slices infuse it with a burst of freshness. Whether you garnish it with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, or star anise, this punch is a show-stopping centerpiece for holiday parties or relaxing evenings by the fire. Perfectly spiced, delightfully warming, and effortlessly impressive, this cocktail is your go-to recipe for seasonal cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 6 pieces whole cloves
• 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 pieces star anise
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1.5 cups dark rum
• 1 orange (sliced) orange slices
• 1 lemon (sliced) lemon slices
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, orange slices, or star anise

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the water, brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it steep for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

Step 3

Add the orange juice, apple cider, and orange and lemon slices to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Once it is simmering, lower the heat again and add the dark rum and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine and heat through, but be careful not to let it boil, as boiling may reduce the alcohol content.

Step 5

Taste the punch and adjust sweetness or acidity if necessary by adding more brown sugar or a splash of lemon juice.

Step 6

Remove the pot from the heat and strain out the cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and citrus slices if desired (or leave them in for visual appeal).

Step 7

Serve the Spiced Hot Rum Punch in mugs or heat-safe glasses. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, orange slices, or star anise, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2085.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1573.5

Total Fat 4.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 50.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 138.4g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1989.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.5%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 90.1%