Cinnamon Spiced Hot Toddy Cocktail Recipe

Cinnamon Spiced Hot Toddy Cocktail

makes
2 servings

When the weather starts to turn cold and all you can do is think of a warm drink, our cinnamon spiced hot toddy cocktail will do the trick.

Made with cinnamon tea and your favorite brand of spiced rum, this cold-weather cocktail will feel toasty in your hands and spark a welcome rise in your body temperature.

Hot toddies are typically made from liquor and water with sugar and spices, served hot. Using a tea bag to create our spiced hot toddy recipe is a time-saving trick to serve this cocktail in a group or after a long day.

Sir Robert Bruce Lockhart, a British journalist, author, secret agent, and diplomat once said, “As a cure for the cold, take your toddy to bed, put one bowler hat at the foot, and drink until you see two.” Salud!

Cinnamon Spiced Hot Toddy Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 chai tea bags, or cinnamon tea bags
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, and half-and-half
  • 4 oz spiced rum
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • whipped cream, optional, dairy or dairy-free
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Spiced Hot Toddy Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 50mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 18%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Bring water to a boil. Add tea bags and let steep 2 minutes.
  2. Heat cream until bubbles start to form.
  3. Pour tea into individual cups then pour in heavy cream or half-and-half and stir in spiced rum.
  4. Mix cinnamon and sugar together in small bowl then add to the drink.
  5. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
One Last Thing

Some hot toddy versions add cider or coffee, so don’t be afraid to experiment with alternate flavors!

Cinnamon Spiced Hot Toddy Cocktail Recipe