Description
Winter’s chill melts away with this classic Hot Toddy, a comforting blend of whiskey, honey, lemon, and warm spices. Hot tea meets spirited charm, offering a soothing remedy that warms souls and lifts spirits on cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) whiskey (bourbon or Scotch)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot water
Sweetener and Acid:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Spices and Garnish:
- 0.25 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) cinnamon (optional)
- 1 lemon slice (garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick (garnish)
Instructions
- Select a heatproof glass or large mug to prepare your comforting beverage.
- Pour whiskey into the vessel, creating a warm base for the toddy.
- Drizzle honey into the glass, allowing its golden sweetness to settle at the bottom.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over the whiskey and honey mixture.
- Carefully heat water until it reaches a steaming point, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Gently pour the hot water over the whiskey, honey, and lemon combination.
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the honey completely dissolves and blends with the liquid.
- Insert a cinnamon stick into the drink for an aromatic garnish and additional warmth.
- Delicately place a thin lemon slice on the rim of the glass for a decorative touch.
- Allow the toddy to cool slightly, releasing its fragrant steam and soothing aromatics.
- Sip slowly, enjoying the comforting blend of whiskey, honey, and citrus that helps soothe and warm the body.
Notes
- Choose high-quality whiskey for richer flavor complexity and smoother drinking experience.
- Use raw, unfiltered honey to enhance natural healing properties and provide deeper sweetness.
- Experiment with different whiskey styles like bourbon or scotch to create unique taste variations.
- Consider using herbal tea instead of plain water for additional therapeutic and aromatic benefits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg