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January 11, 2014

DIY Apple Cinnamon Infused Whiskey

For whatever reason, making infused whiskey has been on my list for awhile. I just thought it sounded like a fun thing to do on a freezing winter day, aside from the fact that it would make for an excellent cocktail! When we were in Portland over New Years we stopped at an amazing little bar and had Hot Toddy’s with apple cinnamon infused whiskey. They were the best Hot Toddy’s I’ve ever tasted! Being the only customers in the bar at the time, the bartender let us watch her make a fresh batch, step by step. When we got home, we had to try it out for ourselves! The steps were simple and the results were spectacular. Here’s how to do it:





Use a large glass container to hold your whiskey. Something along the lines of a large punch bowl will work perfectly. Drop a handful of cinnamon sticks into the bowl.  Use a large glass container to hold your whiskey. Something along the lines of a large punch bowl will work perfectly. Drop a handful of cinnamon sticks into the bowl.

Start with peeling and chopping your apples (we used 4 Gala apples). Don't worry about the cores too much, you'll strain them out anyway.  Start with peeling and chopping your apples (we used 4 Gala apples). Don’t worry about the cores too much, you’ll strain them out anyway.

Pour in 1 bottle of whiskey. You'll want to use a low to medium grade (you don't want to mess with the good stuff!) Pour in 1 bottle of whiskey. You’ll want to use a low to medium grade (you don’t want to mess with the good stuff!)

Drop in the chopped apples. Finish off with a few more cinnamon sticks, stirring well to ensure apples and cinnamon sticks are completely covered in the whiskey.  Drop in the chopped apples. Finish off with a few more cinnamon sticks, stirring well to ensure apples and cinnamon sticks are completely covered in the whiskey.

Let sit overnight. The apples will absorb about half the bottle of booze. If you're entertaining, be sure to make a double batch!  Let sit overnight. The apples will absorb about half the bottle of booze. If you’re entertaining, be sure to make a double batch!

Pour into a pretty decanter, and you're ready to serve! Pour into a pretty decanter, and you’re ready to serve!

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  1. Liz Nordquist says

    January 14, 2014 at 3:57 am

    This sounds super yummy, and is perfect for winter! Hope to try it soon!

    xo elizabeth joy
    <a href="http://www.imwildcat.blogspot.com">www.imwildcat.blogspot.com</a&gt;

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    • jess keys says

      January 14, 2014 at 4:04 am

      Thank you Liz! Yes, it is the perfect winter activity (and beverage haha!) Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  2. Jill Goma says

    February 23, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    Hey Jess- What is the shelf life on this? Do you use it within the 24 hours of batching?

    Reply
    • jess keys says

      February 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Jill! I actually made this weeks ago and just finished it last week, so it stays good for awhile. I wouldn’t keep it for months on end but you don’t have to use it all at once. Let me know if you end up making it! 🙂 Hope all is well!

      Reply
  3. Eden Celeste says

    December 31, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    This is awesome! I am currently sitting at Genies for brunch and was trying to figure out how they make their hot toddys. Thank you for the instructions!

    Reply
  4. Doctor Mist says

    November 2, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    Can you do anything with the soaked apples, or are they just disgusting?

    Reply

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