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Hot Zaddy (Apple Cider Toddy)

The Apple Cider Hot Toddy might be its Sunday name, but when it slips into something more comfortable, it goes by Hot Zaddy. It's the stylishly warm cocktail with that swagger—whiskey, apple cider, honey, citrus, and a cinnamon stick strut. Perfect for those of us who crave the cozy heat with an edge of suave. This Zaddy's got the moves to keep you warm all through the crisp fall nights.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot apple cider divided
  • 4 oz bourbon or whiskey divided
  • 2 tablespoon honey divided
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice divided
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Garnish

  • 1 slice apple I used Fiji
  • 1 slice lemon

Instructions

  • Divide hot apple cider, whiskey, honey and lemon juice into two mugs and stir until honey is dissolved. Grate a pinch of fresh cinnamon over the top then add the cinnamon stick to the beverage.
  • Garnish with fresh apple and lemon slices and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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