Widely Liked Spiced Apple Toddy

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A warm, aromatic cocktail that comforts and captivates with apple, cinnamon, and a touch of honey. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Spiced rum, Hot apple cider, Honey 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 180 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: 7 min Cook: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Warm 4 oz of apple cider in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Pour into a pre-warmed heatproof mug.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz spiced rum, 1 tsp honey, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice directly into the mug.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon until the honey dissolves completely.
  4. Step 4: Garnish by placing a cinnamon stick upright inside the mug and float a thin lemon wheel on the surface.

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