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Non-alcoholic apple toddy - Georgie Mullen

NON-ALCH HOT APPLE TODDY

Warm, sweet, and perfect for a cosy Aperitivo Time, this recipe is a nod to the traditional hot toddy, but without the alcohol.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails

Ingredients

  • 500 ml apple juice not from concentrate
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • thumb-sized piece ginger roughly chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp runny honey
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • to serve: cinnamon sticks, apple slices, lemon zest - some or none

Instructions

  1. Combine the apple juice, cloves, star anise, ginger, cinnamon stick and 100ml water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the spices infuse into the juice.

  2. Meanwhile, divide the honey and lemon juice between two mugs, or heatproof glasses.
  3. Ladle the apple juice between each mug or glass and give it a good stir, to dissolve the honey. Taste and add a little extra honey, or lemon, if if suits you.
  4. Either serve the hot apple toddy as it is, or, garnish with any or all of the following: cinnamon stick, apple slices, lemon zest. Drink and get cosy.

Recipe Notes

For an alcoholic version, finish each glass with a 25ml shot of bourbon.