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Mama, I'm Coming Home

Pecan-Infused Scotch is the secret behind this batched holiday cocktail.
Servings: 10 Cocktails

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 10 Toddy Mugs

Ingredients

  • cups Pecan-Infused Scotch Whiskey
  • ¾ cups Port
  • 2 cups Apple Cider
  • ¾ cups Honey Syrup
  • 7 Cloves
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon

Pecan-Infused Scotch Whiskey

  • 16 ounces Pecans
  • 1 liter Scotch whiskey

Honey Syrup

  • ounces Honey
  • ounces Water

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1½ cups of Pecan-Infused Scotch, ¾ cups Port, 2 cups apple cider, ¾ cups honey syrup, 7 cloves, and 2 cinnamon sticks to a boil.
  • Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an hour.
  • Strain the liquid into ten toddy mugs.
  • Garnish with a pecan or soft caramel candy.

Pecan-Infused Scotch Whiskey

  • On a baking sheet, spread out a 16 ounce package of pecans and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the pecans for 20 minutes in an oven set to 200℉. Stir the pecans halfway through.
  • Cool the pecans and combine with a liter of scotch in an airtight container.
  • Let the mixture set for at least one week and then strain to remove the solids.

Honey Syrup

  • Combine the 1½ ounces of honey and 1½ ounces of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir.
  • Once the honey has dissolved, remove from the heat. Let cool.

Notes

  • Store the honey syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.