Spiced Apple Hot Toddy

Prep Time 5 mins
Assembly Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Description

Author: Sandy Clifton
Location: Monroe, WA, USA
Year Created: 2018

The Spiced Apple Hot Toddy, a cozy autumn take on the classic Hot Toddy, blends apple cider—instead of the original's plain hot water—with a mix of warming baking spices for a comforting seasonal sip.

Base Spirit: Brandy
Method: Stovetop
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients
  • 24 fl oz Apple Cider
  • 6 fl oz Cognac
  • 4 fl oz Honey
  • 9 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 8 Star Anise
  • 5 Whole Cloves
  • 4 Ginger Slices
  • 4 dashes Aromatic Bitters
  • 0.5 Orange
  • 0.25 tsp Black Peppercorns
Method
  1. 1

    Add apple cider, brandy, honey, three cinnamon sticks, two star anise, cloves, ginger, bitters, orange, and black peppercorns to a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Heat over medium high heat while stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Using a ladle and fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail into six mugs.

  5. 5

    Garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/spiced-apple-hot-toddy-cocktail/