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Classic Hot Toddy Recipe

Food + DrinkJanuary 3, 2023 · Updated January 3, 2023By BLAC Staff

Let’s warm up with some hot toddies! They could not be easier to make. For this classic cocktail, you’ll just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon. Unlike your typical mulled wine, wassail or warm cider, hot toddies are light and hydrating rather than overwhelmingly sweet. Hot toddies are lovely slow sippers or night caps and sometimes they’re perfect […]

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BLAC Staff

January 3, 2023 · Updated January 3, 2023

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Let’s warm up with some hot toddies! They could not be easier to make. For this classic cocktail, you’ll just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon. Unlike your typical mulled wine, wassail or warm cider, hot toddies are light and hydrating rather than overwhelmingly sweet.

Hot toddies are lovely slow sippers or night caps and sometimes they’re perfect for playing cards with the family. 

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The Recipe

Classic Hot Toddy

Hot toddies are lovely slow sippers or night caps and sometimes they’re perfect for playing cards with the family.

By BLAC Staff
Classic Hot Toddy

Prep

10 minutes 10 minutes

Total

10 minutes 10 minutes

Servings

1

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 ounces Whiskey
  • 2-3 tsp Honey (To Taste)
  • 1 Lemon (Round)
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick (Optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.

  2. 2

    Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!

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