Hot Cranberry Toddy

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Brandy
• 4 oz Cranberry Juice
• 0.5 oz Honey Syrup
• 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• Cinnamon stick · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.

2. 2

   Gently warm the cranberry juice in a small saucepan until steaming. Do not boil.

3. 3

   Add the brandy, honey syrup, and lemon juice to the warmed glass.

4. 4

   Pour in the hot cranberry juice and stir gently.

5. 5

   Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

The Story

The Hot Toddy is a classic warm drink of spirit, honey, lemon, and hot water. Replacing the water with hot cranberry juice is a modern seasonal twist that gives it a tart edge and a deep ruby color.