Warm Spiced Bourbon Cider

Feeling chilly or under the weather? Warm up with a comforting Apple Cider Hot Toddy! This delightful concoction is a blend of bourbon, honey, aromatic spices, and a touch of apple cider. It may not cure your cold, but it will certainly soothe and uplift your spirits on a cold day.

Warm Spiced Bourbon Cider

A comforting and warming cocktail made with bourbon, honey, spices, and apple cider.

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Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider

Instructions

  1. Combine bourbon and honey in a heat-proof mug or snifter.
  2. Simmer the apple cider with spices: Add the apple cider and spices to a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat and bring it to a simmer, about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour cider into mug: Strain the cider into the mug and stir. Or if you want, leave a few spices in the mug for extra aromatics as you sip!