Mulled Apple Cider With Shot of Rum

Mulled Apple Cider With Shot of Rum

Per 8 oz serving: 195 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 22 g carbs (0 g fiber, 20 g sugar), 0 g protein

By cutting the apple cider with water, you save yourself a staggering 15 grams of sugar per serving, which will ultimately help your stave off a hangover (as sugar is one of the main contributors to queasy mornings-after). The added ginger will also help soothe your bloated tummy after a holiday meal and the addition of pungent fresh spices and tart lemon zest mean you won't be compromising on flavor.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Yields 5 servings

4 cups freshly-made apple juice

1 cup water

2 each whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise

2-inch chunk fresh ginger, grated

1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

½ orange, thinly sliced

7.5 oz spiced rum

Dash of sea salt

HOW TO MAKE IT

Place all ingredients besides alcohol into a large pot over low-medium heat. Warm slowly for 20 minutes (boiling will decrease levels of beneficial antioxidants). After 15 minutes, add orange slices. Once done, strain through a fine mesh sieve and pour into individual glasses. Add your preferred alcohol.