This Apple Cider Hot Toddy recipe is inspired by a drink I enjoyed last January while sitting around a bonfire, under cafe lights in downtown Enumclaw, from one of our favorite restaurants, The Mint. It was pretty magical and really fun way to spend a winter date night and ever since I’ve been trying to recreate . I think this recipe is as close as I’m going to get but you can bet I’ll be headed back to The Mint for a taste test ASAP. Give it a whirl and let me know what you think @raeannkelly or in the comments!

APPLE CIDER HOT TODDY RECIPE

makes 4 plus a little for taste testing, especially if you have a heavy poor (like yours truly)!

You’ll Need:

• 12 oz apple cider
• 8 oz water
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 12 cloves
• 8 oz whiskey of choice
• 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• OPTION: add honey to taste if you like it sweeter!

Here’s How:

1. Add apple cider, water, cinnamon sticks, and clove to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low/warm, cover, and let steep for 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and strain cinnamon sticks and clove.
4. Stir in honey (optional), whiskey, and lemon juice.
5. Divide into mugs/glasses and garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks!

Then, throw on some sweatpants (and this hoodie), light a fire (or plug in the twinkle lights), cozy up with a playlist and card game, and enjoy!

CHEERS FRIEND!!!

xo, Rae

SOURCES: dishtowel, star cookie cutter, small latte bowls, glasses (love these!)