Rum Tum Toddy Recipe

Name: Rum Tum Toddy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Special Equipment; oven-proof dish; mortar and pestle or spice grinder; tea kettle; muddler; tea strainer; kitchen matches; Ingredients; 1 apple (I used Gala); 5 allspice berries; 2 cloves; 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar; 4 ounces Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum (or other Jamaican rum); orange or lemon peel, for garnish

Servings: persons

Special Equipment
oven-proof dish
mortar and pestle or spice grinder
tea kettle
muddler
tea strainer
kitchen matches
Ingredients
1 apple (I used Gala)
5 allspice berries
2 cloves
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar
4 ounces Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum (or other Jamaican rum)
orange or lemon peel, for garnish

1
First, bake the apple. Peel, quarter, and core the apple, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes, until apple is soft enough to be mashed with a fork. Let apple cool.
2
While apple is baking, grind allspice berries and cloves in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
3
Place kettle on stove with water and bring to boil.
4
Add ground spices and sugar to medium bowl, along with a splash of hot water (about an ounce) from the kettle. Stir until dissolved. Add apple. Muddle apple until pureed. Stir to combine apple, spices, and sugar. Add rum and 7 oz. of water from the kettle. Stir.
5
Immediately divide the toddy among two toddy mugs, using a tea strainer to remove solids. Top with about 1/2 ounce of water from the kettle in each mug. Flame (or twist) orange or lemon peel over mug and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Special Equipment, oven-proof dish, mortar and pestle or spice grinder, tea kettle, and more.

Yes, Rum Tum Toddy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Rum Tum Toddy

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Variations & substitutions

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