Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Warm Cider and Rum Punch 4.0 (336) This cozy drink is a must for any fall gathering. Servings: 10 Jump to recipe Our apple cider and rum punch is a fun and festive drink for any holiday gathering. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s warm and cozy and packed with fruit and spice flavors spiked with dark rum. Even better, it’s easy to make; all you need to do is heat apple cider, apple and orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and fresh ginger. You can make this mixture up to two hours ahead of your party and keep it warm over low heat. Then add the rum when guests arrive and you’re ready to transfer it to your punch bowl for serving. It’s a drink that makes the party—and one you’ll be asked to make again and again. 10 Creative Cocktail Garnishes That Add a Festive Touch to Your Holiday Drink How to Make the Punch Ahead for a Party The apple cider mixture can be kept warm over low heat for up to 2 hours. Add the rum only when the punch is off the heat. Directions Heat apple cider, fruit, cinnamon sticks and ginger: In a large pot, combine apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add rum and serve: Remove from heat and stir in rum. Transfer to a punch bowl; serve warm.