Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Experience the heartwarming magic of this Apple Cider Hot Toddy, a deliciously spiced elixir like a cozy hug for your soul. Steaming apple cider blended with honey, lemon, and spices topped off with whiskey makes this perfect for cozy autumn evenings.

Apple cider blends perfectly into cocktails such as Caramel Apple Sangria or an Apple Cider Margarita, and you can also heat up apple cider for hot drinks such as this one or the Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktal. Experience the essence of fall’s sweet nostalgia with these fall cocktails.

Two Apple Cider Hot Toddy cocktails in tall glass coffee mugs topped with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.

What I Love About This Recipe

  • Cozy Comfort: Apple Cider Hot Toddies provide a warm, comforting embrace on chilly evenings that tastes delicious.
  • Seasonal Favorite: Embracing the flavors of fall and winter, this beverage becomes a cherished companion for holiday gatherings.
  • Flavor: The drink’s subtle sweetness comes from the natural sugars in apple cider, and the whiskey flavor is harmoniously balanced, not overpowering.

How to Make an Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Pouring hot apple cider into a tall glass mug for an Apple Cider Hot Toddy.
Dripping honey over hot apple cider for an Apple Cider Hot Toddy.
  1. Heat the cider. Add the apple cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine. Once steaming pour the mixture into a mug or glass.
  2. Sweeten. Pour the honey into the glass with the apple cider mixture and stir it to combine.
Stirring the apple cider mixture for an Apple Cider Hot Toddy.
  1. Add the alcohol. Pour the whiskey, or bourbon, over the cocktail and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Recipe Variations

  • Use a different alcohol: The best liquor for apple cider is the one you prefer. Instead of using whiskey, you can also use bourbon, rum, and vodka to spike your drink.
  • Non-alcoholic: This beverage can easily be turned into a mocktail by leaving the whiskey out. It will taste just as delicious.
Two Apple Cider Hot Toddy cocktails in tall glass mugs.

Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Discover the enchanting allure of this Apple Cider Hot Toddy, a warmly spiced elixir akin to a comforting embrace for your soul. Steaming apple cider, honey, zesty lemon, and a medley of spices come together, crowned with a touch of whiskey – an ideal companion for those snug autumn nights.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Apple Cider
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 ounces Whiskey or bourbon

Instructions

  • Heat the cider. Add the apple cider, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine. Once steaming pour the mixture into a mug or glass.
  • Sweeten. Pour the honey into the glass with the apple cider mixture and stir it to combine.
  • Add the alcohol. Pour the whiskey, or bourbon, over the cocktail and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Notes

  • Use a different alcohol: The best liquor for apple cider is the one you prefer. Instead of using whiskey, you can also use bourbon, rum, and vodka to spike your drink.
  • Non-alcoholic: This beverage can easily be turned into a mocktail by leaving the whiskey out. It will taste just as delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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