Hot Toddy recipe

The Hot Toddy is a warm drink of whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water. It is simple, and it is good on a cold night.
  • Spirit: Whiskey
  • Glass: Heatproof mug
  • Garnish: Lemon wheel with cloves and a cinnamon stick
  • Makes: 1 drink
Hot Toddy cocktail in a heatproof mug

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Bourbon, rye, or Irish whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Honey
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz Hot water
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Lemon wheel with 2 cloves

Method

  1. Warm a mug with hot water, then pour the water out.
  2. Add the honey and a splash of hot water. Stir until the honey dissolves.
  3. Add the whiskey and lemon juice.
  4. Top with the rest of the hot water and stir.
  5. Add the cinnamon stick and the lemon wheel studded with cloves.

Tips

  • Do not use boiling water. Let it sit for a minute so the whiskey keeps its aroma.
  • Taste, then add more honey or lemon.

Best whiskey for the Hot Toddy

A smooth bourbon or an Irish whiskey works well here. You do not need a rare bottle for a hot drink.
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