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Warm your belly with this Apple Cider Hot Toddy Crock Pot recipe. A slow-simmered blend of spiced apple cider, clove-studded oranges, cinnamon sticks, and whiskey.
It’s the perfect drink for crisp fall nights, cozy holiday gatherings, or curling up by the fire after dinner.
Reasons You’ll Want to Make This
When the weather turns cold, nothing beats a mug of something warm and a little boozy. This slow cooker hot toddy is my go-to because it keeps everyone happy. The kids can have the cider as-is, and adults can spike theirs with whiskey, bourbon, or rum.
It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it recipes that makes your whole house smell like fall. If you love apple-based recipes like my Hard Cider Caramel Apple Pie or Apple Brown Betty, this drink fits right in with that lineup of comforting autumn favorites.
What You’ll Need To Make It
The full list of ingredients is in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick summary.
You’ll need apple cider, oranges, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and whiskey. I like using Valencia oranges for their brightness, and studding them with cloves makes them both fragrant and beautiful. A touch of pumpkin pie spice and a dollop of whipped cream at the end make this crockpot hot toddy something truly special.
How to Make a Hot Toddy in the Crock Pot
Complete instructions are in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick summary.
Pour the apple cider into your slow cooker and add the clove-studded orange slices and cinnamon sticks. Cook on high for about an hour, letting all the flavors blend together.
When ready to serve, stir in the whiskey, or keep it kid-friendly and let guests add their own shot to each mug. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating
To make ahead: You can prepare the cider and spices earlier in the day and keep the slow cooker on the warm setting until serving.
To store: Refrigerate any leftover cider in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Warm in the slow cooker or on the stovetop over low heat. Just wait to add the whiskey until after reheating.
Learn From Me
The first time I made this, I knew it would become a fall tradition.
The trick is to keep the whiskey out of the slow cooker so it doesn’t lose its kick. Offer a few options including bourbon, rum, or Irish whiskey so guests can choose their favorite.
More Apple Drink Recipes
Every fall I can’t get enough apple flavor. Here are some of my favorite drinks I like to make.
And if you like creamy drinks during the holidays, you might consider making an Eggnog White Russian with Homemade Eggnog or a Pumpkin Pie Martini.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider
- 1 Valencia orange sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 20 whole cloves
- 6 ounces whiskey
- whipped cream
- pumpkin pie spices
Instructions
- Add 6 cups apple cider to crockpot. Stud orange slices from 1 Valencia orange with 20 whole cloves and add them to the crockpot along with the 4 cinnamon sticks. Set temperature to high and heat for at least an hour.
- To serve, add 6 ounces whiskey to the slow cooker. Alternatively, you can keep the warm apple cider in the slow cooker non-alcoholic and just add individual shots of whiskey to a mug and then fill with the spiced cider. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spices.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is a great drink for Thanksgiving. Everyone can enjoy it and if the adults want alcohol they can add it.
I can almost smell these through the screen! These look so cozy – perfect for a crisp fall evening!
What an excellent recipe; perfect or fall! I am looking forward to enjoying this again and again all season long! Looks delish!
This will be such a great recipe to have this autumn. Especially, when colder days hit the town. Love toddies and can’t wait to try yours – it looks sooo goood!