Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Courses: Cocktails

Difficulty: Beginner

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

1
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.
2
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

Read it online: https://www.mahjstyled.co/recipe/apple-brandy-hot-toddy/