Classic Hot Toddy Recipe
Food + Drink — January 3, 2023 · Updated January 3, 2023 — By 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
January 3, 2023 · Updated January 3, 2023
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.
Classic Hot Toddy
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
- In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
- 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.
- Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!
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