Rye Apple Toddy
A warming fall cocktail that pairs rye's bold spice with fresh apple cider and cinnamon. Where bourbon toddies are sweet and smooth, the rye version adds a peppery kick that cuts through the cider's sweetness. Trending as the autumn cocktail for people who prefer their drinks with backbone. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 4 oz Warm apple cider
- 0.5 oz Honey
- 0.3 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- apple slice (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with spiced apple pie, pork chops with apple gastrique, or apple cheddar grilled cheese for a warming fall meal. The cinnamon and apple cider create a perfect seasonal harmony.
Instructions
Warm apple cider in a saucepan with cinnamon and cloves — do not boil
Dissolve honey in the warm cider
Pour rye whiskey into a heat-safe mug
Strain the spiced cider into the mug
Add lemon juice and stir
Garnish with a thin apple slice and the cinnamon stick
Tips
Rye's spice amplifies the cinnamon and clove in ways bourbon can't Use unfiltered, cloudy apple cider for the most robust apple flavor Add a star anise pod to the cider while warming for an anise dimension