Drinks

Cognac Apple Cider Hot Toddy

Name: Cognac Apple Cider Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 6–8 oz apple cider; 1 cup hot water; 2 oz cognac; 1 cinnamon stick (optional); 1 star anise (optional), plus more for garnish; 1 orange slice, for garnish; Honey and brown sugar, for the rim; Fresh rosemary, for garnish

Posted October 24, 2026 · by The Hangry Wife

Apple cider grew up… and chose cognac. 🍎🥃

Meet your new fall obsession: a Cognac Apple Cider Hot Toddy with warm apple cider, a splash of cognac, honey brown sugar and all the cozy fall feels. It’s giving crisp autumn nights, scary movies and absolutely no plans to leave the couch.

Now tell me: Are you sipping this by the fire, watching a scary movie, or making a second one before the first is gone? 👀

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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients

6–8 oz apple cider
1 cup hot water
2 oz cognac
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 star anise (optional), plus more for garnish
1 orange slice, for garnish
Honey and brown sugar, for the rim
Fresh rosemary, for garnish

Instructions

Warm the apple cider in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick and star anise, if using. Don’t let it boil.
Wet the rim of your mug with honey and dip it into brown sugar.
Mix all ingredients and garnish with an orange slice, star anise and fresh rosemary.
Grab a blanket and enjoy!