Hot Toddy
A soothing hot mix of whiskey, honey, lemon, and warm water, perfect for cold nights.
Base
whiskey
Glassware
Mug
Flavor Profile
sweetspicy
Ingredients
- 2 oz whiskey
- 0.75 oz honey syrup
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 oz hot water
- Lemon wheel and cloves, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Warm a heatproof mug and add whiskey, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
- 2Top with hot water and stir to combine.
- 3Garnish with a lemon wheel studded with cloves.
Origin & Story
Scotland, 18th century
Likely descended from hot, spiced remedies meant to soothe colds, the Toddy takes its name from 'tarrie,' a spiced Scottish drink, and remains a go-to warming whiskey cocktail in cold weather.
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