I like to mix the base for this drink, divide it into two mugs (maybe add an extra splash of rum to each), and top them off with boiling water. It’s more like a hot toddy than hot apple cider.

At its most basic, a hot toddy is a spirit (rum, whiskey, whatever) with honey and sugar. Other spices, sweeteners or liqueurs can be added to your taste preference. In our coastal climate ...

The Hot Tropical Toddy recipe below features rum as the main toddy ingredient. Of all my toddy experiments, the rum version was my favorite. This lovely sipper will send you to sleep with dreams ...

rum in Colonial America or applejack if you lived in New Jersey. The first, most important tidbit of toddy technique is this: Always rinse the mug with hot water to warm it before adding any ...