Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Cozy and delicious apple cider hot toddy made with simple ingredients for a wonderful, warm holiday cocktail! This easy hot toddy recipe has the perfect amount of sweetness and spice and is great for all of your fall and winter gatherings. Options to double, triple, or even cut the recipe in half for all group sizes!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 191cal
Ingredients
- For the cocktail:
- 6 cups apple cider
- 1 ½ cups bourbon
- 4 orange slices (from half an orange)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise pods
- For serving:
- Thinly sliced apples
- Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except apple slices) to a large pot or dutch oven and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Use a ladle or measuring cup to serve into mugs, then garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick and thinly sliced apple round. Cheers!
- Feel free to keep the remainder simmering over very low heat for a couple of hours.
Notes
If making the recipe a day in advance, remove the oranges and whole spices before storing, as they could turn the drink a bit bitter.
Feel free to lower the bourbon amount to 1 cup if you prefer a less strong drink.
If you want to make it for 2 people, feel free to cut the recipe in half.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 191cal | Carbohydrates: 21.2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 17.9g