Carmel Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Recently, I’ve been getting creative in the kitchen by experimenting with new recipes, and stumbled upon an adult beverage perfect for the holiday season! Caramel apple cider hot toddy anyone? I knew I had to try it. It’s definitely one of the most festive (and most delicious) drinks I’ve ever made!

Thanks to HEB, I knew exactly where to go to find the best supplies without having to run all over town. They also had a beautiful copper cooking stockpot and measuring cups – both perfect for making this tasty drink. I’m totally convinced I’ll be drinking this a little too much throughout the holiday season because it’s just that tasty. Keep scrolling to see the easy steps in making this refreshing caramel apple cider hot toddy!

Fun 15-second how-to video HERE

HOW TO MAKE REFRESHING CARAMEL APPLE CIDER HOT TODDY:

INGREDIENTS:

24 oz HEB Apple Cider
10-15 Whole Cloves
10-15 Whole Allspice
3 cinnamon sticks
5-6 apple slices

2 oz of Bourbon or Whiskey per serving

Cup Garnish

2 tsp Caramel Sauce
2 Apple slices
1 Cinnamon Stick
Orange peel
editable flower

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a stock pan, combine apple cider, apple slices, cloves, all-spice, and cinnamon sticks. Heat until just about boiling. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Drizzle the caramel sauce into a large mug.
Pour Whisky into the mug and add in the strained hot apple cider.
Garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick wrapped in orange peel and flower.