Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 136kcal
The classic hot toddy cocktail is easy to make, warm and comforting - which makes it the perfect drink when you're fighting a cold. The apple cider hot toddy is a sweet and spicy variation!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot water not boiling
- 1 ½ ounces brandy can substitute for whiskey
- 1 ounce fresh apple cider
- ½ to 1 ounce lemon juice to taste
- 1 to 3 teaspoons honey to taste
- Apple slice lemon slice, cinnamon stick or star anise, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pour hot (not boiling) water into a mug and let it sit for a minute before you prepare the rest of the drink. This will warm your mug for the ultimate cozy experience!3/4 cup hot water
- Add your alcohol of choice, apple cider, lemon juice, honey and stir to combine.1 1/2 ounces brandy, 1 ounce fresh apple cider, 1/2 to 1 ounce lemon juice, 1 to 3 teaspoons honey
- Garnish with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick (see other options above), and serve immediately. Enjoy, and get well soon!Apple slice
Notes
- Choice of alcohol: pairing brandy and apple cider together is heavenly, but whiskey will work just fine, too.
- To make a traditional hot toddy, just omit apple cider and increase the quantity of hot water to 1 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg