Description
Warm up with this comforting Apple Cider Hot Toddy, a cozy spiced drink featuring apple cider, fresh lemon, honey, and warming spices, balanced with a splash of whiskey. Perfect for chilly evenings or soothing a cold.
Ingredients
Scale
Hot Toddy Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¼ lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2 oz whiskey
Instructions
- Simmer the Spices: Combine the apple cider, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a small pot. Place over high heat and bring the mixture up to a gentle simmer. This helps infuse the warm spices and lemon into the cider, enhancing the flavor.
- Steep and Serve: Once simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture steep for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors. Then, add the whiskey to the infused cider mixture and pour it into your favorite mug. Serve immediately for a warm, soothing drink.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Substitute whiskey with bourbon or rum if preferred.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise before serving to avoid overpowering the drink.
- Can be doubled or tripled for more servings.
