As I sit at my desk with the space heater purring at my feet, I can’t think of any fonder words to shout – Happy National Hot Toddy Day! Below are two of my favorite recipes that add a touch of liqueur to up the ante on the traditional flavor combination. I know I have featured them both en masse before, but I swear, you really can’t have too much of a good thing in this case.
Hot Cinn Apple Toddy:
- 1 ½ parts bourbon
- 1 ½ parts Hiram Walker Original Cinn Schnapps
- ½ oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- Fill with hot apple cider
- Green apple slice dipped in hot caramel or cinnamon stick for garnish
Pour the bourbon, schnapps, and lemon juice into an Irish coffee glass or mug. Stir well. Fill with hot apple cider. Garnish with the green apple or a cinnamon stick.
For a bit milder of an offering, try this version below. The Caramel Apple Liqueur, with its lower proof, supports the flavor of the hot apple cider without offering powerful alcohol taste.
Hot Apple Toddy:
- 1 part Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 1 part Hiram Walker Caramel Apple Liqueur
- Fill with hot apple cider
- Green apple slice or cinnamon stick for garnish
Build in a warm mug and fill with hot apple cider. Garnish with the green apple or a cinnamon stick.
What is your ideal Hot Toddy recipe?
Cheers and Keep Warm!
SJ


