Warm Spiced Citrus Toddy

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A cozy warm cocktail blending fresh citrus juices with honey and warming spices, perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh orange juice, 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Warm a heatproof mug by rinsing it with hot water, then discard the rinse water.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz fresh orange juice, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz honey syrup into the warmed mug.
  3. Step 3: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and 1 whole star anise to the mug.
  4. Step 4: Carefully pour 4 oz hot water (just off boil) into the mug and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin wheel of orange on top and resting the star anise visibly inside the mug.

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