I’m always looking for new go-to recipes for entertaining. I don’t want anything with a long list of ingredients or something that takes a long time to make, because that’s impractical for me with three kids. I usually have a few tried-and-true recipes (like this apple dip and this asian salad) to make and bring with me to potlucks and get-togethers, but I wanted an easy drink for entertaining during the cold months.
Ya, it sure gets cold here in Iowa!
Every Thanksgiving, my Grandma always has a little crockpot (the same one she’s had since her early marriage years) full of spiked apple cider. This is the one and only day of the year that she serves alcohol and it’s become a sweet, little tradition.
My sister and I created a different version of this fall drink, but still thrown together and served in the slow cooker. 
Don’t forget about the coolest part! Serve the drink with the famous Caramel Apple Pops (I remember loving these as a kid!) Use the suckers to stir, but don’t just let them sit in the piping hot drink for too long or they will come off of the sticks.
Hot Caramel Apple Cocktail
1 quart + 1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups Apple liqueur
1 cup spiced rum
1/2 cup caramel-flavored syrup
3 apples, chopped
4 cinnamon sticks
Caramel Apple Suckers (optional)
- Place everything in the slow cooker (except the suckers). Cook on the low setting for 1-2 hours. Serve warm.
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Hi, what Apple liqueur would you recommend?
This looks so good! Perfect for a party!
Franie. We tried it cold and it just isn’t the same. I recommend piping hot! Maybe you could keep it in a big thermos?
I’m going to a Fall Bash on Saturday that’s held outdoors. I would like to know if this taste any good on the cool side of hot spiced cider.
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These sound delicious! Yum!
And I bet this was also used for “medicinal” purposes…..I am just jealous because I can’t drink alcohol and I saw 2 of the notorious miscreants in your recipe. Darn.
YUM! I love those caramel apple suckers too, so this sounds perfect for me!
Ohh this looks yummy, I’m always looking for new, and tasty recipes for cocktails. I love using fresh fruit in drinks. This is a new one I’m deff gonna give a try! Thanks for the heads up!
Sounds delish! I can’t wait to try it.
This looks DELISH.
this is SO perfect for thanksgiving !:)
count me in i wanna make this
Delish! Can’t wait to try…Needing a cocktail for my upcoming Friendsgiving party.
Wow, it was so cold here today, I could use one of these drinks about now.
This sounds perfect for sipping while reading by the fire :)
I love those suckers!
so good!!!
This looks amazing! I am definitely trying this this fall.
I never would have thought about adding carmel apple pops to stir the cider! They are my absolute fave at the baseball parks in the summer!!
Thank you so much for such an awesome recipe. i love cocktails and i make at home. i love apple flavour it gives a rich taste to the cocktail.
What a yummy fall drink!
I don’t have a crockpot but would still love to try this, looks delicious!
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I wish I had one of these caramel apple cocktails to devour right now.. they look and sound incredibly delicious!
This sounds like a great drink for a cool night
Looks very good. thank you for sharing.
Your Grandma must have been super cool to do the spiked cider! I love the add of caramel pops to it that is wonderful. I know how time can be because I have four so having simple things to make and serve a huge benefit! Thank you for sharing!
Yum! W/O the rum!
Oooh, this looks delicious. I really will have to try this recipe out!
This sounds easy to make and delicious especially for the Fall.
This sounds like it was designed just for me. I love apples and a nice cocktail is really nice in a cold winter in upstate New York