Apple Cider Hot Toddy Recipe
Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Honey & Makers's Mark
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Ingredients
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Hot Toddy Base
Spirits & Garnish
Method
Hot Toddy Base
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Combine and heat
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups apple cider, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 4 whole cloves.
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Taste and adjust
Taste the hot cider base and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired: add up to 1 tablespoon more honey for sweetness or another 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice for brightness. Remove from heat.
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Strain
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the hot cider into a heatproof measuring cup or directly into serving mugs to remove the cloves and any large spice pieces.
Assemble & Serve
- 5
Add bourbon
Divide the strained hot cider between two heatproof mugs (about 1 1/2 cups each). Add 1 ounce (approx. half of 2 oz total) of Maker's Mark bourbon to each mug (2 oz total for recipe).
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Safety note
Serve hot beverages carefully — let cool slightly before drinking and keep out of reach of children. Adjust alcohol amount for non-alcoholic version by omitting bourbon and adding extra apple cider or a splash of apple brandy substitute if desired.
