French Pear Hot Toddy

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12

Warm up with a French Pear Hot Toddy

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	10 ounces hot very strong coffee
	3 ounces poire william eau de vie or 3 ounces pear brandy
	1 1/2 ounces apricot brandy
	5 teaspoons sugar ( to taste )
	2 tablespoons cream
	2 slices seckel pears , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

Fat

If you're looking for a warm and cozy drink to enjoy on a chilly day, look no further than the French Pear Hot Toddy. This simple recipe combines strong coffee with eau de vie and apricot brandy to create a warming, comforting drink. The addition of cream and a slice of pear on top makes it the perfect drink to cozy up with on a fall or winter evening. Give it a try and see why this hot toddy is a favorite in French cafes!

Instructions

1.	Brew very strong coffee.
2.	In a heatproof mug, combine eau de vie, apricot brandy, and sugar and stir.
3.	Fill mug with coffee.
4.	Layer cream over the coffee.
5.	Using a toothpick, stick the pear slice on the cream.
6.	Enjoy while hot!

PROS

This hot toddy is perfect for chilly evenings and can be a great pick-me-up for a mid-afternoon slump.

The combination of coffee and brandy creates a unique and delicious taste.

CONS

This hot toddy is alcoholic and should be consumed in moderation.
Additionally, it contains sugar and cream which can add unnecessary calories to your diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this hot toddy isn’t exactly a health drink, coffee has been shown to have some health benefits. For example, coffee is high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation in your body. In addition, caffeine can boost mental alertness and decrease the risk of certain chronic diseases.