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Tommy Bahama's Hot Rum Cider

Tommy Bahama's Hot Rum Cider  

$10 Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe  

This seasonal drink puts a new twist on a holiday classic. You'll only find it at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant and Bar during the month of November, but you can buy their rum in stores and make the cocktail yourself anytime. It's also a great libation for holiday entertaining; the recipe below yields about 20 cups.  

1 Liter Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum

6 Liters apple cider 

3 cups dried cranberries 

2 cups orange juice 

10 whole cloves 

2 tsp ground nutmeg 

5 star anise 

1 tbsp ground cinnamon 

1/4 tsp all spice 

Combine .5 liter of Tommy Bahama Golden Sun Rum with the rest of the ingredients in a stock pan. Cook on medium heat for one hour. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Whisk in remaining rum. Garnish with an orange twist.