Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddy
A Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddy is sweet and tart, gently spiced, and very delicious! This hot cocktail is a branching off of the traditional Hot Toddy recipe
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry hot toddy recipe
Servings: 2
Author: Sandy Clifton
- 2 cups Cranberry Juice, unsweetened
- ½ small Orange, pierced several times through rind
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 (1-inch) piece Fresh Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon Whole Cloves
- 2 Star Anise
- ¼-½ cup Honey
- 3-4 ounces Bourbon
Add cranberry juice, orange, cinnamon sticks, ginger, peppercorns, cloves, and star anise in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Turn to low, partially cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and put the lid all the way on for a few more minutes.
Remove the lid and strain the mixture and return it to the pan. Stir in the honey to taste.
Pour 1 ½-ounce to 2-ounces of bourbon into each 8-ounce glass and then pour in the hot, spiced cranberry juice. Stir and enjoy hot!