Cognac Apple Toddy
A warming fall cocktail that pairs cognac's rich fruit character with fresh apple cider and warm spices. Trending as the sophisticated alternative to basic apple cider drinks, this toddy has become a cold-weather menu fixture at cocktail bars. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cognac
- 4 oz Warm apple cider
- 0.5 oz Honey
- 0.3 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
- apple slice (garnish) garnish
- cinnamon stick (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with warm autumn comfort foods such as roasted root vegetables, apple-glazed pork chops, or butternut squash risotto that harmonize with the spiced apple cider warmth.
Instructions
Warm apple cider in a saucepan with cinnamon stick and cloves — do not boil
Add honey and stir until dissolved
Pour cognac into a heat-safe mug
Strain the spiced cider into the mug
Add lemon juice and stir
Garnish with a thin apple slice and fresh cinnamon stick
Tips
Cognac's grape brandy base has a natural affinity for apple that whiskey can't match Use unfiltered apple cider for maximum flavor and rustic character A splash of Calvados (apple brandy) alongside the cognac is next-level