Apple Cider Hot Toddy

If you like hot toddies, you have to try this apple cider hot toddy for fall! It's perfect for this time of year, and so easy to make. 

You’ll love this apple cider hot toddy

It's easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a small saucepan, you have the perfect warm cocktail for the holiday season!

It's delicious. I love the flavors of a classic hot toddy, and then adding in spiced apple cider just makes it ten times better. I love the combination of spiced apple cider and whiskey in the fall, this is the perfect drink for a cold day.  

It can be made as a batched cocktail. ​Because there is nothing carbonated in this cocktail, it's so easy to make this as a batched cocktail for a party! 

Ingredients

Apple Cider. I always have a bottle of apple cider in my fridge this time of year! You can even take this recipe one step further and make homemade apple cider. 

Whiskey. The traditional hot toddy recipe calls for bourbon and I love the combination of delicious apple cider with whiskey, especially in the fall. If you don't love whiskey, I've included some alternative liquors you could use below!

Lemon Juice. I like to cut the sweetness with a touch of fresh lemon juice. It elevates all the flavors and just makes for a perfect cocktail. 

Maple Syrup. ​The classic hot toddy cocktail calls for honey, but to elevate the cold season fall vibes of this drink, I love using maple syrup instead. 

How to make this apple cider hot toddy

1. In a small saucepan, combine 2.5 oz whiskey, 4 oz apple cider, ½ oz lemon juice, and ½ oz maple syrup.
2. Over medium heat, stir your cocktail until it's warm, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour into your favorite mug, garnish, and enjoy!

Substitutions and variations

Whiskey. You can always use brandy, dark rum or spiced rum as a replacement for whiskey in this apple cider hot toddy recipe.

Apple Cider.​ I always love using fresh apple cider for this recipe, but you can always replace with apple juice.

Garnish ideas

​Garnishes are always a must, especially for this hot apple toddy! 

• Cinnamon Stick
• Star Anise
• Apple Slices

How to make an apple cider hot toddy as a batched cocktail

This hot apple cider cocktail is so perfect for the holiday season, and it is so easy to make for a large crowd. There are two ways to make this as a batched cocktail, I've included directions for both below. 

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Hot Toddy

1. ​Add 5 cup of apple cider, 5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 5 oz of maple syrup to a crockpot.
2. Put the crockpot on low to warm the apple cider mix.
3. Once warmed and ready to serve, scoop 5 oz of your apple cider mix into a glass and add 2.5 oz whiskey.
4. Garnish and cheers! 

​Stove Top Apple Cider Hot Toddy

1. In a large pot, add 5 cups of apple cider, 5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 5 oz of maple syrup. 
2. Over medium heat, heat up the apple cider mix.
3. After 10 minutes, reduce the heat to low and cover. 
4. Once ready to serve, scoop 5 oz of your apple cider mix into a glass and add 2.5 oz whiskey.
5. Garnish and cheers!

FAQs

What is a good liquor to put in hot cider?

I love adding a shot of bourbon to warm apple cider! 

Is apple cider good with whiskey?

Yes! It's so good!

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