Description
A cozy and flavorful Plum Apple Spiced Toddy cocktail featuring a blend of plum nectar, apple cider, and spiced rum, perfectly balanced with black tea and warmed with cinnamon. This delightful drink is garnished with fresh plum and apple slices, making it a comforting choice for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 oz Unsweetened black tea (iced)
- 1 oz Apple cider
- 1 oz Plum nectar juice
- 1 oz Apple Crown (apple-flavored liqueur)
- 1 oz Plum brandy
- ½ oz Spiced rum
Spices & Garnish
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- Plum slices for garnish
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Fill your serving glass with ice to chill it and keep the cocktail cold.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add all the liquors — Apple Crown, plum brandy, spiced rum — along with the cinnamon stick, iced black tea, apple cider, and plum nectar juice.
- Shake the cocktail: Vigorously shake the mixture in the shaker to blend all flavors thoroughly and chill the drink evenly.
- Serve over ice: Pour the shaken mixture over the ice-filled glass to maintain the cold temperature.
- Remove cinnamon stick: Take out the cinnamon stick to avoid overpowering the taste once served.
- Garnish and present: Top the drink with fresh plum and apple slices as a colorful and aromatic garnish, enhancing the visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- For a warmer version, gently heat the apple cider and spices before combining with the spirits, omitting the ice.
- You can adjust the amount of spiced rum and plum brandy to preference for a milder or stronger drink.
- Use fresh fruit slices for garnishing to enhance aroma and presentation.
- This cocktail combines both cold tea and spiced liquors, so shaking well ensures proper blending of flavors.
