A toddy is a warm cocktail made with spirits or sherry, boiling water, sugar and spices. Warm alcoholic beverages such as glögg, mulled wine and toddies originated in Northern Europe to help with the winter chill. Learn more about them, including recipes.

• Head over to the Spiced Cider recipe. There’s also a reduced-calorie version.
• For a cocktail cousin, take a look at the Spice Night Cocktail, a chilled cocktail made with rum, apple juice and maple syrup.
• See all of our drink recipes in our Cocktails Section.

Serve guests hot spiced cider, “virgin” or
spiked. Photo courtesy National Honey Board.