Cranberry Spiced Rum Cocktail

Warm Cranberry Spiced Rum

Ingredients

• 1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or cocktail, your choice)
• 2 oz spiced rum
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2–3 whole cloves 
• 1 small strip of orange peel
• Fresh cranberries for garnish 

Instructions

1. Warm the Base:
   In a small saucepan, combine cranberry juice, honey (or maple syrup), cloves, orange peel, and the cinnamon stick.
   Heat over low–medium until steaming but not boiling.
2. Infuse:
   Let it gently simmer for 5–7 minutes to build that cozy spiced aroma.
3. Add the Rum:
   Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the spiced rum.
4. Serve:
   Pour into a heat-safe mug. Add a fresh cinnamon stick for garnish and a few cranberries if desired.