A delicious orange spin on the classic hot toddy, this beautiful Orange Cinnamon Hot Toddy recipe delivers the perfect winter cocktail for cozying up by the fire.
The hot toddy is just about the perfect winter cocktail, don’t you think? It’s tart, yet sweet at the same time. It’s warm and cozy, and warms you from the inside out. It’s easy to make, and you can customize how tart or how sweet you like it.
In a classic hot toddy, you add boiling hot water to whiskey, lemon juice, and sometimes a bit of honey. The honey and the citrus balance each other out, while the whiskey and the boiling water make you feel like you are drinking a hot cup of comfort.
While I love the classic, sometimes adding a different spin can be so much fun and so tasty!
Orange Cinnamon Hot Toddy Recipe
This Orange Cinnamon Hot Toddy recipe puts a seasonal flavor spin on the classic winter warmer. The orange naturally sweetens the cocktail, while the cinnamon adds that flavor we all crave this time of year.
I didn’t feel that this orange cinnamon toddy needed the honey, as the orange juice kept it sweet enough for me. I also switched out the classic whiskey for rye or bourbon, to get an even smoother, sweeter cocktail.
Just look at that cinnamon! I love creating unique, special versions of my favorite classic cocktails and I hope you do too. Give this one a try and see if you like it. Cheers to cozy, warm, winter cocktails!
Ingredients
- 3 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 oz rye or bourbon
- 2 oz boiling water
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon stick and orange wedge for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Stir together the orange juice, rye, and water. Top with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange wedge, optional.
Notes
Home Chef Tips: For even more of an orange flavor, add some orange zest to your cocktail. For a sweeter version, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of honey
We hope you love this Orange Cinnamon Hot Toddy recipe from SoFabFood Contributor, Patricia from Rhubarbarians, as much as we do. If you enjoyed this delightful recipe, be sure to find more like it in our Cocktails section. For daily recipe inspiration, like us on Facebook, follow us on Pinterest, and stop by our Google+ Community to see all of the amazing recipes our community members are sharing. Enjoy!
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