Cozy Spiced Apple Hot Toddy

This Cozy Spiced Apple Hot Toddy is the perfect winter warmer. With a comforting blend of butter, cloves, apple juice, rum, and apricot brandy, it's sure to ward off the chill and lift your spirits.

Cozy Spiced Apple Hot Toddy

A comforting and warming hot toddy with a delightful blend of spiced apple and rum.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 10-12 cloves
  • 1 orange
  • 4 cups unsweetened cloudy apple juice
  • 2 cups white rum
  • 1 cup apricot brandy or Cointreau
  • 1 whole nutmeg for grating (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add the cloves.
  2. Use a peeler to strip the orange peel into the pan.
  3. When the butter begins to foam, pour in the apple juice and squeeze in the orange juice.
  4. Add the rum and apricot brandy (or Cointreau) and bring to a simmer.
  5. Turn off the heat and pour into mugs or toddy glasses, removing the orange peel if desired.
  6. Finish with a grating of nutmeg if using.