Apple Hot Toddy

Cold weather calls for warm drinks, and this one delivers. Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic is the secret here — its bright, crisp apple flavor and gentle sweetness blend seamlessly with bourbon and honey, creating a hot toddy that tastes like October in a mug. It comes together in under two minutes and is deeply comforting whether you're fighting off a chill, winding down after a long day, or just leaning into the season.

Recipe: Apple Hot Toddy
Makes 1 cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz bourbon

• 2 tbsp Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 cup hot water (just off the boil)

• 1 lemon wedge

• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Add honey and Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic to a warmed mug.

2. Pour in the hot water and bourbon.

3. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the top, then drop it in.

4. Stir with the cinnamon stick until the honey and balsamic are fully dissolved.

5. Sip slowly. Let the cold go.

Also Try: Swap the Gravenstein Apple Balsamic for Cinnamon Pear Balsamic for a spicier, more autumnal version. Or try Cranberry Pear White Balsamic for a tart, festive variation that's perfect through the holidays.

Written by Nika Dearing