Hot Drink
Apple Toddy
How to make an Apple Toddy - the warming hot-drink classic with brandy, baked apple and hot water. Spicy, sweet and ideal for cold days.
8 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Toddy glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Apple Toddy is a warming winter classic from the 19th century, in which brandy is combined with baked apple and hot water into a spicy hot drink. The caramelised fruit and the nutmeg make it especially aromatic. A cosy drink for cold evenings.
Instructions
- Put the half baked apple into a pre-warmed toddy glass.
- Add sugar and lightly crush with the muddler.
- Pour the brandy over it.
- Top up with hot water and stir well.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and serve hot.
Garnish: Nutmeg
Pro tip: Bake the apple briefly in the oven beforehand until it is soft - the caramelised flesh gives the toddy its characteristic depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Apple Toddy?
An Apple Toddy is a warm winter drink of brandy, baked apple and hot water that was already popular in the 19th century.
Can I use a different spirit instead of brandy?
Traditionally brandy is used, but a dark rum or an apple brandy also work very well in flavour.
Why is the apple baked?
Baking makes the apple soft and sweet and gives the toddy an intense, caramelised aroma.
Ingredients
- Brandy5 cl
- Baked apple0,5 piece
- Sugar1 tsp
- Hot water10 cl
- Freshly grated nutmeg1 pinch
