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My Spiced Apple Hot Toddy recipe will warm you up from the inside. A deliciously sweet and spiced apple cider cocktail that is perfect for a chilly Fall or Winter evening.
Spiced Apple Hot Toddy
It’s getting colder every day as we head towards the Holidays. How can October be over already?! This coming weekend we set the clocks back an hour. Sigh. The good news is that it’s time for the warm, spicy, comforting foods and drinks!
I recently remade one of my favorite apple cider “hot cocktails” that I have enjoyed for years. It is warming and tastes like Fall in a cup.
Apples are my favorite fruit, so I tend to use them a lot in my recipes. Maybe it’s a Washington thing, we always have apples!
What is a Hot Toddy?
A Hot Toddy is a drink made with liquor, such as whiskey or bourbon, hot water, and honey (or sugar). Oftentimes lemon, warm spices, and/or herbs are added. You may have heard that some people drink Hot Toddies when not feeling well.
An apple hot toddy is good, but a Spiced Apple Hot Toddy is even better, in my opinion!
How To Make A Spiced Apple Hot Toddy
- Heat up the apple cider with the spices, then strain.
- Sweeten the cider, if desired.
- Pour the shot of alcohol into the mug.
- Pour the hot spiced cider into the mug.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.
This is a great hot cocktail for a party. You can make the spiced cider in a slow cooker on Low setting. Then each person can add the amount of alcohol they want to their mug before adding the cider.
Designated Drivers, non-drinkers, and the kiddos can enjoy the cider straight from the crock as it’s non-alcoholic!
Grab your fuzzy socks, and a good book, or set up a movie to watch. Enjoy a tasty, cozy Spiced Apple Hot Toddy while you unwind and warm up!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Apple Cider, (unsweetened, unfiltered)
- 5 whole Cloves
- 2 Star Anise
- 2 3" Cinnamon Sticks
- ¼ tsp Peppercorns
- ½ Orange (pierced through rind several times)
- 1/2" Fresh Ginger (optional)
- 1/4-1/2 cup Honey (optional)
- 2-4 oz Brandy
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the honey and brandy to a saucepan. Heat on medium heat until it starts to gently simmer. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, take off of the heat and keep covered for 5 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour 1 to 2 ounces of brandy into each mug.
- Strain the cider and put back in saucepan. If you are adding honey, start with 1/4 cup and stir well. Taste and add more if you'd like it sweeter.
- Pour the cider into the mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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We made this for our neighborhood get together when it snowed. It was a big hit! Delicious!