{"id":1091,"date":"2026-06-28T13:38:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T13:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1091"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:26:57","slug":"ember-apple-toddy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1091","title":{"rendered":"Ember Apple Toddy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-alchemist is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf4e Ember Apple Toddy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Tavern Warmers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comforting hot drink blending apple juice, honey, warming spices and a splash of whisky. Perfect for cold evenings, winter feasts and relaxing beside the tavern hearth after a long day&#8217;s adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf4e Sweet, spiced apple flavour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd43 Warming whisky notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2744 Perfect for chilly evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 Quick and easy to prepare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udff0 Ideal for autumn and winter gatherings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 5 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Makes:<\/strong> 1 Mug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>250ml cloudy apple juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50ml whisky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 whole cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinch of ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garnish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cinnamon stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Star anise (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour the apple juice into a small saucepan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the cinnamon stick, cloves and nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat gently for 8\u201310 minutes without allowing the mixture to boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove from the heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the whisky and stir gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strain into a heatproof mug and garnish with fresh apple slices, a cinnamon stick and star anise if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dragon Chef&#8217;s Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the whisky and replace it with an extra splash of apple juice or a little ginger ale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adventurer&#8217;s Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;When winter winds swept across the mountain passes, weary travellers sought refuge within the Dragon&#8217;s Tavern. The innkeeper&#8217;s Ember Apple Toddy soon became legendary, warming frozen hands and lifting spirits long before the first meal reached the table.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS -->\n<h2>More from the Workshop<\/h2><p>Continue through the shelves with two related brews, or pair this drink with a feast from the Recipe Vault.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1089\">Crimson Berry Elixir<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1087\">Orchard Dragon Punch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1608\">White Lotus Lemongrass Pork<\/a> \u2014 a feast to serve alongside<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?page_id=597\">Return to the Alchemist\u2019s Workshop<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/DFK CONTEXTUAL LINKS -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comforting hot drink blending apple juice, honey, warming spices and a splash of whisky. 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