Warm Spice-Infused Apple Toddy

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A soothing warm cocktail featuring spiced apple cider, honey, and dark rum, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, hot apple cider, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) 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 210 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof mug, combine 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz honey syrup, and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
  2. Step 2: Carefully pour 4 oz hot apple cider (heated to around 140°F) into the mug and stir gently to blend.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cinnamon stick and 1 star anise pod to infuse warm spice aroma.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by floating a fresh lemon wheel on top and let the spices steep for 2 minutes before sipping.

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