Karp Family Recipes

Hot Apple Cider Toddy

Category: Beverages

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

3 c. apple cider 8 oz. unsalted butter, softened 1/4 c. light brown sugar, packed 1 t. ground nutmeg 1 t. ground cinnamon 1 t. ground cloves 8 graham crackers 1 t. pumpkin pie spice 2 t. rum or vanilla extract 2 c. whipped cream 4 whole cinnamon sticks 4 shots bourbon (optional)

Directions:

Heat the apple cider in a non-reactive saucepan. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Whip until the butter becomes creamy. Place the graham crackers and pumpkin pie spice in a bag and crush. Combine the extract with the whipped cream. In a heatproof glass or mug, place a stick of cinnamon and a teaspoon of spiced butter. If you are using liquor, add one shot to the glass. Ladle in the hot cider and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of graham crackers.