June 5, 2022

Apple Hot Toddy

Apple Hot Toddy

Category

Alcoholic Drinks

Servings

1

Prep Time

15 minutes

This is the perfect beverage to warm you up on a cold, windy fall or winter day. Apple cider, tea and bourbon come alive with the addition of True Lemon.


Author:
True Citrus
Overhead shot of a woman steaming hot toddy in a glass with lemon and cinnamon

Ingredients

  • 1

    green tea or black tea bag


  • 1.5 oz

    rye whiskey or bourbon


  • 2 oz

    real apple cider

  • 1

    packet of True Lemon

  • Garnish: thin, round slices of lemon, a cinnamon stick, and star anise.

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a simmer and carefully pour it over the tea bag into an 8-10oz mug, leaving about an inch of room in your mug.
  2. Let the tea steep for a few minutes before discarding the tea bag.
  3. Pour in the rye whiskey or bourbon and add the apple cider (adjust these amounts to suit your tastes).
  4. Add 1 packet of True Lemon and stir. Garnish with lemon slices, a cinnamon stick, and star anise.

Recipe Notes