Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Name: Apple Brandy Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cups apple brandy, preferably Calvados; 8 cinnamon sticks

Amanda Stevenson 26 January 2026

Servings: 8 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Author: Amanda Stevenson Cooking Method: Stovetop Courses: Cocktails

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 8

Description

A warm, citrusy winter cocktail made with apple brandy, fresh lemon juice, honey, and cozy spices. This elevated take on the classic hot toddy delivers comforting sweetness, bright acidity, and aromatic cinnamon in every sip. Perfect for cold nights, mahjong gatherings, and festive entertaining, it’s an easy yet elegant drink that brings warmth to both hands and hearts.

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey
¹⁄₂ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups apple brandy, preferably Calvados
8 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)

Instructions

In small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice and apple brandy.
Set a cinnamon stick in each of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses, pour in the hot liquid and serve.

Note

Adapted from Food & Wine's Apple Brandy Hot Toddy recipe

Keywords: apple, brandy, cocktail, hot toddy, winter

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Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

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Mahjong 101: Introduction to American Mahjong

Mahjong at Artisan Beer & Cheese

Mahjong Guided Play for Beginners

Canceled New Year’s 2026 Open Play

Canceled Mahjong 102: American Mahjong Strategy

Mahjong 101: Introduction to American Mahjong

Mahjong 101: Introduction to American Mahjong

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