Viral Apple Cider Hot Toddy (5 Minutes)
Warm spiced apple cider with honey, lemon and cinnamon, served steaming in a mug. The viral TikTok hot toddy, alcohol-free and ready in 5 minutes.
Method
- Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves and nutmeg, if using.
- Heat over medium heat for 3 minutes, until steaming and hot but not boiling.
- Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the honey and lemon juice until the honey has dissolved completely.
- Strain into two warmed mugs. Garnish each with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.
Warm spiced apple cider with honey, lemon and cinnamon, served steaming in a mug. The viral TikTok hot toddy, alcohol-free and ready in 5 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 130 kcal
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Sugar
- 30 g
- Sodium
- 10 mg
Values are estimates based on USDA FoodData Central and vary with brands and portioning.
Chef notes
Warm the mugs with hot water first so the drink stays hot longer. Keep the cider below a boil, or the honey flavour turns flat.
Substitutions
- Apple cider — cloudy apple juice with a pinch of ground cinnamon
- Honey — maple syrup, in the same amount
- Lemon juice — orange juice, for a softer citrus note
Serving suggestions
Serve with a shortbread biscuit or a slice of ginger cake on a cold evening.
Storage
Keep any leftover spiced cider in a sealed jug in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat until steaming. Do not boil.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Mugs
- Fine strainer
Variations
- Cranberry: replace half the cider with cranberry juice and add 2 star anise
- Ginger: add 4 thin slices of fresh ginger to the pan while heating
Why it works
Heating the cider with whole spices draws their flavour out gently, while the honey rounds off the tartness of the apple and lemon. Adding the honey off the heat keeps its flavour intact.
Frequently asked questions
Is this apple cider hot toddy alcoholic?
No. This version is completely alcohol-free. It is the cider-based take on the viral TikTok hot toddy, made with spiced apple cider, honey and lemon.
Can I make a big batch of apple cider hot toddy?
Yes. Multiply the ingredients and keep the spiced cider warm in a slow cooker on low for up to 2 hours, adding the honey and lemon just before serving.
Why is my hot toddy cloudy?
Cloudy apple cider is naturally cloudy, and that is fine. If using clear apple juice, the drink will be clear.
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