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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.
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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 best hot 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.
This hot cocktail is super simple to make. Simply bring hot water to a boil with honey, spices, and orange. Then you will add the bourbon and fresh lemons. Pour this into your favorite mug for serving!
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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Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Bourbon Toddy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small cinnamon stick, plus more for serving
- 1 orange slices, plus more for serving
- 1-2 ounces bourbon, depending on your taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, honey, cinnamon, and orange slices to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, remove from the heat, and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in the bourbon and lemon juice. 2. Pour the toddy into a glass. Garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
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Naughty and Nice Cinnamon Bourbon Toddy Punch
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, honey, cinnamon, and orange slices to a boil. Boil 2-3 minutes, remove from the heat, and let sit 5 minutes. Stir in the bourbon and lemon juice. 2. Divide the toddy’s among 4 glasses. Garnish with each with an orange slice and cinnamon stick. Enjoy!
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Yes, you can count me in on that.
Just finished making this toddy! It is delicious and it certainly cuts some of the chill on this cold November night. I am sure you have thought of this before… but it would be amazing if you created a cookbook just of cocktails! I own your first cookbook – I love it! I also so often am checking out your blog for cocktail inspiration. As I fellow devout Harry Potter fan, I especially love your themed drinks! If you ever decide to make a cocktail themed book, I would be SO happy!
Thank you for the Toddy recipe! Cheers!
You are too sweet! That would be pretty cool to make! I am really glad you have been enjoying all of my cocktails, Natalie! Thank you so much! xTieghan
I am increasingly surprised by these incredible recipes that you post, thank you.
You are so kind! Thank you! xTieghan
excelente artigo, estão de parabéns, obrigado.
Obrigado!
I just love your photographs.
They seen so natural and fresh.
It inspires people to cook.
Thank you! I am so glad my blog inspires you!
This was yummy and hit the spot – and so easy with simple ingredients! Thank you! It was a nice Christmas Eve Eve (Dec 23rd) drink! I left it on the stove (off heat) all day and the orange slices were permeated with all the different flavors – we ate them, rind and all!
I am so glad you liked these! Thank you!
So pretty, just what my Sunday afternoon by the fire needs! 🙂
Thank you Laura!
a lovely drink, even if you don’t finish, beautiful photographs too, think I might finish this one though! thank you!
I am so glad you like this! Thank you Sabrina!
Hey Tieghan,
These naught and nice hot toddys do look really nice and seem like the perfect warm drink to sip on while decorating! I’m glad you had such a nice time decorating with your mom and Asher. I think I’ll have to make these when I visit my mom and when we decorate (she’s finally getting the tree next Saturday)! I’m looking forward to more cozy posts and hope you’re staying warm! 🙂
Yes they so are the perfect drink for some decorating! That is so exciting that she is getting the tree! I hope you love this and have fun! Thank you Kristin!
This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it.the presentation also look nice. Where did you buy those glasses? That’s soo nice.
They are from Anthropologie, but a couple years old now. They don’t carry them anymore, but have tons of cute glasses! Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
These look amazing, and I love the photo thanks for sharing this recipes
These look amazing, and I love the photo thanks for sharing this recipe
Thank you!
I’m definitely going to make these one weekend thos month ! I’m a cinnamon lover but I’ve never tried it in a cocktail before. Thanks for the recipe !
Great! I hope you love this! Thank you!
7:37 a.m. here in chilly Minnesota…..too early to try this drink?? Looks delicious!
Of course not, its the holidays! Lol! I hope you love this drink Barb, thank you!
Love this toddy recipe. Also, the photos are lovely and so cozy:)
Thank you Carlos! I hope you love this drink!
These look amazing, and I love the photos! Have you tried using cinnamon vodka in a hot toddy? I love the extra warmth and kick it gives mine! (http://www.rachelphipps.com/2015/12/christmas-kitchen-rachels-hot-toddy.html)
That sounds really nice! Thank you Rachel!