Hot Teddy
Ingredients
- 2 shots Applejay Liqueur
- Unsweetened black tea (to taste—brew strong for earthiness)
Instructions
- Brew fresh unsweetened black tea (or herbal for a wild twist).
- Gently warm (don’t boil or cook the spirits) with Applejay Liqueur in a mug over low heat or microwave.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick, thin apple slice, or lemon twist.
- Serve fireside. Sip slow—low-ABV warmth that pairs with s’mores, trail stories, or stargazing.
Pro Tip: Scale for a group—multiply by the number of friends (or bears) gathering. No rush, just glow.
Hot Teddy
Where Mountain Chill Meets Cozy Glow
A great hot cocktail doesn’t rush the winter. It wraps you in warmth, draws you closer to the fire, and lets the mountains whisper “stay a while.”
Inspired by Southern black bear hibernation and Ellijay’s crisp nights—crafted with our all-natural Applejay Liqueur, distilled right here in the North Georgia mountains from local orchards.
The Mountain Moment
Pull up a chair by the fire pit at House of Applejay. Watch the sun dip behind the Chattahoochee ridges, steam curling from your mug like a bear’s breath on a cold morning. This isn’t just a drink—it’s your après-hike reward, a shared pause with good company under Georgia stars. Unhurried. Unforgettable. Let the Hot Teddy unfold your mountain moment.
Made with Applejay Liqueur—our all-natural apple elixir, small-batch distilled onsite. Clean, pure, mountain-born. Perfect for Ellijay’s apple season, post-snowshoe glow, or cozy cabin nights.
Why Hot Teddy Captures the Mountains
Born in Georgia’s bear country, Hot Teddy nods to Teddy Roosevelt’s famous mercy (the original teddy bear story) and our local black bears hunkering down through crisp Southern winters. All-natural, no additives—just the ritual that turns an Ellijay evening into a memory worth savoring.
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Best shared after the hike, before the stars, or when one mug turns into two.
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