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El Cucuy (Mezcal Apple Cider Hot Toddy)
El Cucuy is an imaginary creature of the dark, similar to the boogeyman. This cocktail features earthy apple cider flavors that compliment the smoky mezcal, creating a harmonious and frighteningly delicious balance with a haunting kick. Beware; this adult cider hot toddy is not a monster to be carelessly dealt with. Be good or El Cucuy will get you!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Calories: 13918 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cloves
- 1 red pear cored and sliced
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 ounce mezcal per cup
Instructions
- In a large pot, over high heat, boil water, apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, pear and orange slices.
- After it starts to boil, lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves.
- Ladle into cups, making sure each cup gets some slices of fruit.
- Add 1 ounce of mezcal to each cup.
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Notes
- Mezcal can be substituted with tequila or rum.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139.18kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21.42g
(7%)
Protein
0.48g
(1%)
Fat
0.25g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
9.81mg
(0%)
Potassium
193.11mg
(6%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
16.31g
(33%)
Vitamin A
49.13IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
13.95mg
(16%)
Calcium
35.03mg
(4%)
Iron
0.29mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13918
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139.18kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.42g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.48g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.25g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 9.81mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 193.11mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 16.31g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 49.13IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 13.95mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 35.03mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.