Bourbon Apple Hot Toddy Food

BOURBON APPLE HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Combine the apple cider, brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla seeds and orange zest in a medium saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Divide among heat-proof mugs, top with a splash of bourbon if desired and a few dollops of whipped cream.

APPLE HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Make the toddies: In a small pitcher, combine the rum, honey and lemon juice. Add the hot water and stir until the honey dissolves.
• Serve: Arrange a cinnamon stick and a few apple slices in two mugs. Pour half of the toddy mix into each and enjoy.

BOURBON APPLES

Steps:

• heat 1/4 c butter in a skillet.
• add shallots, cook 5 minutes to soften.
• add apples, bourbon and maple syrup, cook for 3 minutes.
• add cider and boil for 5 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates.
• reduce heat and stir in remaining butter 1 tbsp at a time.
• add nutmeg, cloves and sage, stirring.
• serve warm.

HONEY-BOURBON TODDY

Steps:

• Stir 2 tablespoons honey and 1 cup hot water in a 2-cup measuring cup until honey dissolves. Add 6 tablespoons bourbon (or better yet, Apple Bourbon, in which case you'll use 1 tablespoon honey; for recipe, see below). Divide between 2 Toddy glasses. Twist a 3x1/2" strip of lemon peel over each drink, then add to glass. Stir each with a cinnamon stick and serve.
• To make Apple Bourbon, combine a 750-milliliter bottle of bourbon, 4 cored, sliced Fuji apples, and 4 cinnamon sticks in a pitcher. Cover; chill for 3 days. Strain and sip or use in recipe above.

TRADITIONAL HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Heat water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 2 minutes.
• Place honey in a large mug. Add hot water and bourbon; stir until honey is dissolved. Squeeze lemon wedge into the mug and discard. Stir with cinnamon stick; leave in the mug. Drop the thin slice of lemon into the mug for garnish.

SPICED APPLE TODDY

Steps:

• To make spiced apple mix for 6 drinks. This will keep for 2 weeks if kept in the fridge.
• To create Spiced apple mix: Mix all ingredients except Lemon juice and Alcohol in a air tight container or jar and stir well. Leave to infuse for 2-3 hours. Taste it to ensure spice has infused well enough.
• When you are happy with the spice level, strain away the spices using a tea strainer, leaving just the liquid.
• Pour the spiced apple mix into a pan or kettle and heat. DO NOT BOIL, take off of the heat just before it starts to boil. Pour contents equally into 6 Irish coffee glass or coffee mug. Add 1.5oz of Gin or Bourbon and 0.75oz Lemon juice per individual drink.
• Garnish with Apple slice sprinkled with cinnamon powder.
• Be sure it is cool enough to drink and enjoy!

BOURBON HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan or tea kettle. Remove from heat and divide between two mugs. Divide bourbon, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, and cloves between mugs. Let stand 5 minutes, then stir and serve, garnished with lemon rounds.