Published 11/25/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 Let’s face it, we midwestern gals gotta stay warm during the winter, which is why you have to make our maple hot toddy recipe! Typically I like to drink our apple cider hot toddy because it is a bit sweeter, but this maple variation is so soul-soothing and delicious. Trust me when I say this is my new go-to winter drink because it is THAT easy to make. We first came up with the concept to make a maple hot toddy when my friend Courtney from A Paige of Positivity and I were filming videos together. We had a little bit of maple syrup left in the jar and thought it would be fun to mix up a drink right in the bottle.
What is in this hot hot toddy recipe?
Whisky Lemon juice Maple syrup Hot water Lemon wedges Cinnamon stick Star anis
Best whisky for a hot toddy?
We used Rebel Yell whisky for this recipe, but any high-quality whisky works.
Substations for this Recipe
Booze: classic hot toddies are made with whisky, but you could use bourbon, too. Sweetener: lots of hot toddies use honey and I’ve made this recipe with honey as well and it’s delicious. Liquid: if you’re feeling fancy, feel free to use hot apple cider or hot apple juice instead of water.
Serving Suggestions
I love drinking these maple hot toddies out of a to-go mug at a fire along with some finger foods such as our Maple Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, or Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip.
1/4 cup maple syrup 1.5 cups whisky 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 cups hot water 8 lemon wedges 8 cinnamon sticks 8 star anis
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