Calvados Toddies Recipe-June 2024-www.zdask.com

　　These warm little drinks are delicious — you may want to make a double batch.

Ingredients

Makes 8 drinks

　　2 qt filtered apple juice

　　1 1/2 cups brewed black tea such as English Breakfast

　　1 1/2 cups Calvados

　　8 cinnamon sticks

Step 1

Boil apple juice in a 4- to 5-quart wide heavy pot over high heat until syrupy and reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, about 50 minutes.

Step 2

Combine apple syrup, tea, and Calvados in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and heat over moderate heat until hot (do not boil). Divide toddy among 8 small cups and serve with a cinnamon stick in each.

　　Cooks' note:

　　Apple syrup can be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.