Hot Apple Cider Toddy Recipe

Warm up your winter evenings with this festive and customizable Hot Apple Cider Toddy! Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or a holiday gathering, this recipe is easily adaptable to suit every guest's preference – with or without bourbon! Imagine the aroma of spiced apple cider mingling with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a luscious rum-flavored whipped cream and crunchy graham cracker crumble. Get ready for a crowd-pleasing drink that's both delicious and effortlessly elegant.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 529.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Apple Cider Toddy

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How to Make Hot Apple Cider Toddy

  1. Heat 6 cups of apple cider in a non-reactive saucepan over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until the butter is creamy and the spices are well incorporated. Set aside.
  4. Place 10-12 graham crackers and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in a zip-top bag. Crush using a rolling pin until finely crumbed.
  5. In a separate bowl, gently fold 1 teaspoon rum extract into 1 cup of whipped cream.
  6. In each mug or heat-safe glass, place one cinnamon stick and a 1/2-inch slice of the spiced butter.
  7. Add 1 shot (1.5 oz) of bourbon or whiskey (optional).
  8. Ladle the hot apple cider into the mug or glass.
  9. Garnish with a dollop of the rum-flavored whipped cream and a sprinkle of the graham cracker crumble mixture.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

115g

Carbs

11g