Apple Brandy Hot Toddy

Name: Apple Brandy Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ounce Calvados or apple brandy; 1 ounce Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur or high-quality clover honey; 4 ounces boiling water; Dash freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cinnamon stick (optional); 1 lemon wedge

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Ingredients (6)

1 ounce Calvados or apple brandy
1 ounce Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur or high-quality clover honey
4 ounces boiling water
Dash freshly grated nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 lemon wedge

Nutritional Information

Calories155
Fat0.13g
Saturated fat0.08g
Trans fat
Carbs24.16g
Fiber0.31g
Sugar23.46g
Protein0.18g
Cholesterol
Sodium6.14mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (1 servings) Powered by

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Often used as a cold remedy, a hot toddy is at once delicious and invigorating. This take on the classic receives a boost of flavor from honey liqueur and apple brandy, for a toddy that’s sure to leave everyone warm and a bit toasty.

What to buy: Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur is a German classic. A unique blend of highland honey and fine spirits, it can be found at well-stocked liquor stores or online. If you can’t find it, high-quality clover honey can be substituted. A general apple brandy can also be used in place of the Calvados, but we prefer the full-bodied flavor of Bärenjäger and Calvados.

This recipe was featured as part of our Winter Cabin Fever menu. For more, see our Brandy Alexander recipe or our Slow Cooker Spiked Wassail recipe.

by Amy Wisniewski

Instructions

1Pour the Calvados and liqueur or honey into a heatproof glass.
2Add the water and nutmeg and stir with a cinnamon stick or barspoon. Float the lemon wedge on top and serve.

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