Hot Spiced Cider Toddy Recipe
Simmer hot apple cider with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Sweeten with honey, add fresh lemon juice, and a splash of whiskey.
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 star anise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Whiskey I used Four Roses
Instructions
- Add the apple cider, cloves, cinnamon stick, and star anise to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, turn off heat and cover with a lid. Allow mixture to steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise. Add the honey and stir to dissolve.
- Add the whiskey and lemon juice, stir to combine.
- Pour into 2 warmed glass mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick, lemon slice, apple slice, and star anise if desired.
Notes
- This recipe will make 2 to 3 drinks depending on the size of your mug. Mine are 8-ounces.
- Star Anise might be tricky to find. It has a licorice flavor that adds a nice touch, but it’s not mandatory if you can’t find them.
- Do not boil hard, it can turn spices bitter.
- Add whiskey off heat to keep the proof and aroma.
- If it tastes too sweet, add more lemon. If too tart, add a touch more honey.
- If you had your wisdom teeth removed and ended up with dry sockets (or grew up in the 80’s), the cloves will bring back a lot of bad memories! The flavor is pretty subtle in the finished drink….just hold your breath when you open the jar!
- Leftovers: store spiced cider without whiskey in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat: gently on the stove or in a microwave, then add whiskey.
- Make ahead: keep spiced cider warm in a slow cooker, add whiskey to each mug.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg
