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    Maple Gin Hot Toddy

    By Nancy Mock November 16, 2020 Updated December 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Get your hands on some Runamok Sparkle Syrup, and try it in this warming Maple Gin Hot Toddy.

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    I recently shared about one of my favorite Vermont specialty food products: Runamok Maple Syrups.

    Made in Cambridge, Vermont, these syrups stand out from the crowd thanks to delicious and really unique flavors, like Bourbon Barrel Aged, Strawberry Rose, and Smoked Chili Pepper.

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    One of their best creations is this Sparkle Syrup. That's right: Vermont maple syrup that sparkles!

    And hey, every one of us can use a little sweet and sparkly joy in our lives!

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    What is Sparkle Syrup?

    This is Runamok's pure, grade A maple syrup filled with magical, swirling glitter. The bling comes from pearlescent mica blended into the syrup, bringing a glow and shimmer to the whole bottle—not to mention everything you pour it over!

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    We enjoy Sparkle Syrup over coffee and vanilla ice cream, and over black raspberry ice cream, too. Maple, black raspberry—yes, it's a tasty nod to Vermont's favorite creemee twist!

    This shimmery syrup is also fun on pancakes, waffles, and in drinks.

    Speaking of drinks... who's up for a sparkling Maple Gin Hot Toddy?

    Gin and maple syrup bottles behind a cocktail

    Why you'll love this drink

    A classic hot toddy is a cocktail made with lemon, whiskey, and hot water. There are many variations, including toddies made with other spirits.

    This hot toddy is made with Vermont-made Bar Hill Gin, which brings wonderful juniper and honey flavors to the lemony drink. Maple syrup—sparkling maple syrup, to be specific, provides a sweet balance, and a shimmer!

    Garnish this gin hot toddy with regular lemon slices, or make my roasted lemon slices. Brushed with maple syrup, they emerge from the oven still tart but with a caramelized sweetness, and lovely color on the rind.

    Bottles of gin and vermont maple syrup

    🔪 How to make a Maple Gin Hot Toddy:

    Ingredients:

    • Lemon: Use a fresh lemon for the juice and to make the lemon slice garnishes
    • Vermont Maple Syrup: If possible, use Runamok Sparkle Syrup for a sparkly Toddy!
    • Gin: I highly recommend smooth and flavorful Bar Hill Gin from Caledonia Spirits
    • Water: Have it simmering for these drinks

    Step 1: Roast the lemon slices

    Three browned lemon slices on a white plate

    Brush fresh lemon slices with a little pure maple syrup and lay them on a lined baking sheet. Roast them in a hot oven for about 45 minutes, then let them cool. (This step can be done up to two days in advance.)

    Step 2: Mix the drinks

    Divide Maple Syrup, lemon juice, and Bar Hill Gin between two mugs. Pour simmering water in each cup, and stir to mix everything up. Garnish the rims with the roasted lemon slices and serve 'em hot.

    Tips:

    • You can roast the lemon slices in advance. Store the cooled slices in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days.
    • Use pure Vermont maple syrup in this drink, and I highly recommend using the Runamok Sparkle Syrup to add a magical shimmer to these toddies!
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    💬 What do you think of this sparkling Maple Gin Hot Toddy? Drop me a comment below!

    📖 Recipe

    Cocktail with yellow liquid and a lemon slice

    Maple Gin Hot Toddy

    Nancy Mock
    Get your hands on some Runamok Sparkle Syrup, and try it in this warming Maple Gin Hot Toddy.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Making roasted lemon slices: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Christmas, cocktails, Comfort Food, Drinks, Fall Drinks, Winter Drinks
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ large lemon
    • 6 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup, plus a little extra to brush the lemons For a sparkling toddy, use Runamok Sparkle Syrup
    • 4 ounces Bar Hill Gin
    • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1½ cups simmering water

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the lemon slices:

    • Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Slice the lemon half into ¼-inch thick slices and lay them on the baking sheet. Brush the lemon slices with a little maple syrup.
    • Roast the lemon slices for about 45 minutes, until they are browned and no longer juicy. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
    • Note: this step can be done in advance. Store the cooled slices in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days.

    Make the drink:

    • Divide the remaining maple syrup between two heat-proof glasses, mugs, or small mason jars. Divide the gin and the lemon juice between the two cups as well.
    • Pour the hot water into the cups, about ¾ cup into each one. Stir each drink to mix the gin, water and flavorings together.
    • Cut a small slit into each of the roasted lemon slices. Add one or two lemon slices to each rim. Serve the hot toddies immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drinkCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

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