5-minute Vodka &amp; Apple Cider Hot Toddy

6 ounces (175 ml) apple cider (preferably fresh-pressed)

2 ounces (60 ml) water

½ - 1 teaspoon packed, finely grated ginger root (to your taste)

Dash each cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg

1 ½ ounces (45 ml) vodka

1 teaspoon strained fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon honey

Cinnamon stick, apple slice, or lemon wheel to garnish

Combine the apple cider, water, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan and bring to a bare simmer.
Meanwhile, combine the vodka and lemon juice in a mug.
Strain the hot spiced cider into the mug, discarding the solids.
Stir in the honey until melted.
Taste, adding more lemon or honey to balance the drink if need be.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, apple round, and/or lemon wheel and enjoy!

Course🍹Beverage

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍹Cocktail

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍂Fall🎉Holiday❄️Winter

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 5m