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A warm, spiced apple toddy perfect for cozy evenings, inspired by the comforting ritual of printing your calendar and preparing for the day ahead. This recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, brings together apple cider, bourbon, fresh lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz apple cider
- 1.5 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 whole clove cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 4 oz apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Pour the warm apple cider into a pre-warmed heatproof mug.
- Step 3: Add 1.5 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon honey into the mug.
- Step 4: Stir well to dissolve the honey.
- Step 5: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and 1 whole clove into the drink.
- Step 6: Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel floated on top.
- Step 7: Let steep for 2 minutes before sipping to allow the spices to infuse.
