Hot Buttered Cider Recipe

Toddies as we know them can be traced as far back as the mid-nineteenth century, although toddy is mentioned as the name of a drink in records going as far back as 1638. The primary application of buttered toddies in the nineteenth century was the treatment of cold and flu symptoms. It may not have any true medicinal properties, but it sure does feel nice on a sore throat We found this recipe in gaz regans the joy of mixology, our favorite mixological tome. Regan credits the recipe to bartender nick hydos at new yorks painters tavern. In the book, it was called a hot buttered rum but we have a more rum-forward recipe we prefer for that moniker. Apple cider is really the star of this recipe, so weve changed the name to suit it. Its such a good template, it holds up equally well with whiskey or brandy in place of the rum.