Name: Spiced Apple Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups Apple Cider, ((unsweetened, unfiltered)); 5 whole Cloves; 2 Star Anise; 2 3" Cinnamon Sticks; 1/4 tsp Peppercorns; 1/2 Orange ((pierced through rind several times)); 1/2" Fresh Ginger (optional); 1/4-1/2 cup Honey (optional); 2-4 oz Brandy

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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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Spiced Apple Hot Toddy

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

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.

Course: cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: spiced apple cider hot toddy recipe

Servings: 2

Calories: 285 kcal

Author: Sandy Clifton

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)
½" Fresh Ginger (optional)
¼-1/2 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 ¼ 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.

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