Spiked apple cider is ideal for parties. No mixing or shaking individual drinks plus you can make large quantities if you want. The adult apple cider cocktail is one of our favorite Tuaca cocktails, which is our go to apple cider alcohol. But read on for other alcohol and non-alcohol ideas.

Apple Cider Cocktail Ingredients:
- 2 - 64 oz. jugs of apple juice or apple cider
- 2 star anise
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks - plus more for serving
- 1 cup fresh cranberries - frozen okay
- 1 apple - sliced
- 1-2 oranges - sliced
- 750 ml bottle of Tuaca

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS
- large stock pot or Crock Pot
- ladle for scooping and serving
- cutting board
- knife

INSTRUCTIONS
ADD CIDER TO POT: Pour two containers of apple juice/cider into a stockpot.
PREPARE FRUIT: Rinse and slice apple and orange. Slice the apples horizontally top to bottom for a pretty star effect in the center slices.
SIMMER: Add the fruit, star anise, and a couple cinnamon sticks to the juice. Heat over medium until mixture reaches a low simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
ADD ALCOHOL: Ladle hot cider into mugs. Add 1-2 ounces of Tuaca to the mug. Serve with a cinnamon stick and a few cranberries.
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Enjoy spiked apple cocktails with a full meal with these other recipe:
- Main Dish: Dry Brine Turkey – If you're in the mood for a whole turkey definitely try this recipe!
- Side Dish: Creamy Mashed Potatoes – These are my favorite mashed potatoes.
- Salad: Italian Salad– This classic side dish is colorful and full of flavor!
- Bread: Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – YUM!
- Dessert: Apple Pie – This needs no introduction! Apple pie goes perfectly with this adult apple cider.

Ingredients
- 2 - 64 oz. jugs of apple juice or apple cider
- 2 star anise
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks - plus more for serving
- 1 cup fresh cranberries - frozen okay
- 1 apple - sliced
- 1-2 oranges - sliced
- 750 ml bottle of Tuaca - (Brandy)
Instructions
- Pour two containers of apple juice/cider into a stockpot.
- Rinse and slice apple and orange. Slice the apples horizontally top to bottom for a pretty star effect in the center slices.
- Add the fruit, star anise, and a couple cinnamon sticks to the juice. Heat over medium until mixture reaches a low simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Ladle hot cider into mugs. Add 1-2 ounces of Tuaca to the mug. Serve with a cinnamon stick and a few cranberries.
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