Great drink if you're sick with a cold. My husband often brews kombucha at home and to have it in a hot toddy is amazing! This is the first kombucha toddy recipe ever made. I invented this and tweaked it. I'm sure it's a good starter for more variations of hot toddies. Enjoy!
1. For best flavor, always use freshly squeezed orange juice. This provides a brighter, more vibrant citrus note than pre-packaged juice.2. When simmering, maintain a very low heat. This allows the spices to infuse and sugar to dissolve without boiling off the delicate flavors of the kombucha or prematurely evaporating the alcohol from the brandy.3. Add the brandy *after* removing the mixture from the heat. This preserves its aromatic compounds and alcohol content, ensuring the toddy retains its characteristic warmth and complexity.4. Consider lightly toasting the cinnamon sticks and cloves in the dry saucepan for 30 seconds before adding butter to enhance their fragrance and depth.5. For an elevated presentation, garnish each mug with a fresh orange slice or a star anise pod.