Ingredients for Hot Cranberry Toddy
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel (zest)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 cup rum
- 2 cups orange juice
- 6-inch square of 100% cotton cheesecloth
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How to Make Hot Cranberry Toddy
- In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, combine 4 cups cranberry juice, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup lemon juice, and 2 cups water.
- Create a spice bag: Combine 1 tablespoon lemon peel (zest), 2 cinnamon sticks, and 6 whole cloves in a 6-inch square of 100% cotton cheesecloth. Tie securely.
- Add the spice bag to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Carefully remove the spice bag and discard.
- Stir in 1 cup bourbon, 1 cup rum, or 2 cups orange juice (choose one).
- Transfer the toddy to a heatproof serving carafe or pot.
- Serve warm in mugs. Garnish each serving with a lemon peel strip, if desired.
- Makes approximately 12 servings.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
90g
Fat
0g
Carbs
8g
