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winter hot toddy with vodka

Cozy Cranberry Pomegranate Hot Toddy with Vodka

Enjoy this warm and satisfying hot toddy with vodka as a comforting cold weather cocktail.  Steep and prepare in minutes as a lovely fireside drink or enjoy as soothing relief from a winter cold.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
COURSE Winter Drinks, Winter Recipes
CUISINE American
SERVINGS 1

Equipment

Sauce Pan
Jigger
Mug

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz Good Quality Vodka
  • 1 oz Honey - or more as desired
  • 1 Lemon Wedge
  • 1 bag Cranberry Tea
  • 4 oz Water
  • 5 oz Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
  • 4 to 5 slices Red Apple - for poaching with tea
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate Seeds - for garnish
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick - optional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, cranberry pomegranate juice, sliced apples, and tea bag in a small saucepan. Over medium-low heat, wait for the mixture to come to a gentle a simmer.  As soon as mixture comes to a simmer, turn off heat and cover.
  • Steep the juice, apple, water, and tea bag mixture off of the heat for 5 minutes.  
  • Remove cover.  Splash in the vodka and squeeze in the juice from one wedge of fresh lemon. Drizzle in the honey and stir. Continue stirring the mixture until honey has melted in evenly. Serve in a mug and enjoy while hot.   
    **If mixture has cooled down, simply return the pot to the heat and heat for 2 to 5 more minutes as needed to make warm again, do not boil.  
  • Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, fresh cranberries, a lemon wheel, or a cinnamon stick. Serve hot.
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