Trunk Show Treats: Spiced Cider Toddy
This week marks the beginning of a holiday season full of celebrations with family and friends. To help you make your seasonal gatherings and Noonday Collection Trunk Shows both meaningful and delicious, we’re curating inspiration from world changers across the country. Over the last few days, we’ve shared a fireside playlist, an adorable DIY, a practical guide to no-fuss hosting, and a delicious recipe for Squash and Goat Cheese Empanadas. Today we’ve got a recipe for Spiced Cider Toddy created by one of our favorite foodies, Ashley of Not Without Salt. We think this recipe is the perfect way to warm up your home for a Trunk Show—or any other holiday party!
Spiced Cider Toddy
From Date Night In (Running Press, 2015)
A large batch of spiced apple cider simmering on the stove serves two purposes. First of all, it promises a comforting fall drink, and, second, it scents the home with a smell that is quintessentially fall. My grown-up version is pleasantly spiced with fresh ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and adds a shot of whiskey, bourbon, or Calvados on those nights when a little extra warmth is needed.
SPICED CIDER
Serves 2
- 2 cups / 470 ml apple cider
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 4 whole cloves
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
TODDY
- 4 ounces / 120 ml whiskey, bourbon, or apple brandy (such as Calvados)
- Ground cinnamon or toasted cinnamon sticks, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
For the spiced cider:
Bring the apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, and honey to a simmer in a small saucepan. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. This can be made up to 3 days before you plan on enjoying the cocktail and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
For the toddy:
Warm the spiced cider in a small saucepan over medium heat, if needed. Divide the spiced cider between two warm mugs. Stir in half of the whiskey to each and then garnish with freshly ground cinnamon or a toasted cinnamon stick.
Thanks Ashley! We can’t wait to make this for our holiday gatherings!
Want more holiday inspiration?
Check out our recipe for savory Squash and Goat Cheese Empanadas. Our creative team in Austin has put together a cozy fireside playlist and a whimsical DIY for your holiday parties. And Flower Patch Farmgirl, a blogger and Noonday Hostess, has reminded us that hospitality doesn’t have to be perfect – it’s about inviting people into our ordinary lives.