Hot Apple Toddy
Apple brandy with hot apple juice, honey and lemon. Cosy and spiced.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 120 ml Apple juice
- 10 ml Honey syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the glass
- Pour 120 ml apple juice into the glass
- Pour 10 ml honey syrup into the glass
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Garnish
Tip
Warm the apple juice, do not boil it.
About the Hot Apple Toddy
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Hot Apple Toddy FAQ
What's in a Hot Apple Toddy?
45 ml apple brandy (calvados), 120 ml apple juice, 10 ml honey syrup, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with cinnamon stick.
How strong is a Hot Apple Toddy?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Hot Apple Toddy?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Hot Apple Toddy in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
