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Comforting cranberry cider
Comforting hot cider is perfect for winter parties, as it's cheap and easy to make. This cranberry mulled cider adds in the flavor of a Northwest favorite, cranberries. The addition of rum helps bring out the flavors of both the apple cider and the cranberry juice. Garnish with whole cranberries for great colors.
Cranberry mulled cider
Serves 6–8
Ingredients:
- 8 cups cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1 navel orange, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz. rum (leave out for non-alcoholic version)
- Orange slices, rosemary and fresh cranberries for garnish
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for at least an hour.
- Garnish with orange slices, rosemary and cranberries. Serve warm.
