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For all of you trimming the tree this weekend, or just snuggling by the fire, this Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy is totally for you.
Can you guys tell I’m really having fun with the Christmas Drink Saturday posts this year? I never thought I would say this, but these have really become some of my favorite posts to put together. It’s odd because I’m really not much of a drinker. Like at all. I’m more likely to very slowly sip on a cocktail and can almost never finish an entire drink. I know, kind of lame, but either way, I absolutely love making these fun and festive drinks for the holidays.
This toddy recipe however? I think I could slowly sip on these all afternoon, and then into the late night. It’s such a warm and cozy drink, perfect for sipping on while decorating the tree, which is exactly what I did with my mom and little miss Asher (she had hot cocoa). We finally cut down our Christmas trees and I could not resist helping with decorating my parent’s tree when Asher so sweetly asked me to come over. I mean, how could I say no to that little girl?
I made these naughty and nice cinnamon toddies and we listened to Christmas music while climbing up and down the ladder hanging ornaments. It was the perfect way to spend a Thursday night. While we sipped and decorated, mom and I went back and forth on just what to call this toddy recipe. I love giving my cocktails fun names, so we brainstormed cute options. In the end though? It was actually Asher who came up with the Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Toddy name, and as soon as she said I knew it was perfect. This is naughty because of the bourbon, and nice because of the cinnamon and honey.
Leave it to the nine-year to pick the perfect cocktail name…
Anyway, this is a drink my whole family truly loves. Unlike a lot of holiday cocktails, this is one that I would actually consider healthy(ish) for us to drink. It’s not sweet except for a touch of honey, it’s hinted with citrus, spiced with a little cinnamon, and then spiked with bourbon. I’m thinking it could help cure almost any cold (hello to throat soothing honey, warming antioxidant loaded cinnamon, and cold fighting winter citrus). It’s also warm, which you know I love, especially during these cold December days.
My recommendation? Mix up this warming drink sometime today, tomorrow, or maybe even as a mid-week pick me up (hey, it’s December…anything goes!). I also recommend that you sip on it while sitting by the fire, because I mean, come on, how amazing does that sound?
Toddies by the fire on a cold night…perfect!
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Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Yes, you can count me in on that.
Hi Tieghan,
This looks delicious. Do you recommend serving cold or hot or does either work? Thanks!
Hey Shannon,
I like to serve hot, but either will work:) I hope you love the recipe! Cheers! xx
This is a good drink to keep you warm with all the delightful flavors of fall.
Hey Stephanie,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad you enjoyed! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Yummy as written but didn’t give me as much of a punch as I was looking for. Next time I’ll boil for 3 mins then let it simmer for at least a half hour to hour to try and get more of that orange peel and cinnamon flavor…I might actually just zest the orange instead of just doing slices bc I love that butter note…it is really tasty as it is but I personally would love to amp up the flavor just a little more
Hey Beata,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad you enjoyed! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Amazing recipe. I loveeee craft cocktails and this gives me the feel sans being at the bar. Keep the recipes coming!
Thank you Lulu! xTieghan