Hot Toddy Recipe

I really like a traditional scorching toddy. In this publish we’ll educate you to make the perfect scorching toddy and customise it to your style. This recipe is often manufactured from simply 4 ingredients- scorching water, whiskey, recent lemon juice, and honey.
As quickly because the chilly climate begins to set in I really feel within the temper for this drink. An amazing possibility for the chilly winter months and anytime you’ve got a sore throat or the flu. As quickly as you’re feeling the chilly signs approaching, make your self a pleasant scorching toddy. Of course, no have to be ailing to do that drink- these are scrumptious and comfy all winter lengthy.
More scorching cocktails + drinks: Irish Coffee, Mulled Wine, Hot Buttered Rum, Glühwein (German Mulled Wine), Medicine Ball, Turmeric Latte.

What does it style like?
A scorching toddy is a candy, heat whiskey cocktail. The high flavors are whiskey and honey. It tastes like a scorching tea with honey and whiskey added. If you don’t like whiskey you can also make this recipe utilizing darkish rum, scotch or flavored whiskey like Fireball, which is cinnamon flavored whisky. You can style the liquor, so select one you benefit from the taste of.

Hot Toddy Ingredients
- Hot Water We suggest utilizing filtered water in case your water at dwelling has any style to it in any respect.
- Whiskey Our favourite is Tennessee Whiskey. You may use Bourbon, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Scotch or Dark Rum. The taste does come via, so select your private favourite.
- Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is a should for this recipe.
- Honey A beneficiant squeeze of honey will assist soothe your throat and sweeten this drink.
The greatest glassware to serve this in is a clear mug. Here’s the exact ridged mug we utilized in these pictures.

How To Make a Hot Toddy
First, add whiskey and honey to a mug.
Next, pour within the scorching water. Give {that a} couple stirs to ensure the honey dissolves.
Add lemon and/or a cinnamon follow garnish.

Tips for Making
- If you need to have the ability to sip your drink straight away use water round 140°F to 150°F. This is heat, however not boiling scorching.
- Rub the skin rim of your mug with lemon earlier than serving.
- My favourite secret ingredient so as to add to a scorching toddy is a handful of recent mint leaves. It creates the perfect sensory expertise ever.

Variation Ideas
- Flavored Tea Any taste that goes nicely with the spirit you might be utilizing (I like to make use of lemon, ginger, or cinnamon)
- Apple Flavor Make an apple scorching toddy by including half a packet of apple cider mix to your drink. Or use a full packet and change the tea completely.
- Add Ins Add a star anise, an orange slice, a clove-studded orange wedge, an entire cinnamon stick, or a lemon peel. These are all nice garnish concepts that add taste to your drink. You might additionally add mulling spices.
- Maple Syrup Replace honey with maple syrup for a pleasant cozy variation. You may use agave nectar as a substitution for honey.

Need extra scorching toddy recipes?
- Sweet Tea Hot Toddy
- Cranberry Spiced Hot Toddy
- Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy
- If you take pleasure in scotch strive a Rusty Nail cocktail.
- Best alcohol-free drink when you find yourself sick is Medicine Ball Tea
After a chilly day, I really like a scorching toddy! Cheers.
P.S. Check out 40 Fun Cocktails to Make at Home for extra recipes!

Classic Honey Toddy
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Equipment
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1 Hot water kettle
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1 mug
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces whiskey or bourbon
- 1 cup scorching water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- lemon
Instructions
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Add the whiskey and honey to a mug.
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Add the new water. I wish to warmth the water to between 140°F to 150°F, however no matter you often make scorching tea at is okay.
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Stir so the honey dissolves.
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Add a lemon slice.
Notes
Here are some things you’ll be able to add to spice a easy scorching toddy up: cinnamon sticks, spices like nutmeg or turmeric, apple cider combine, tea that goes nicely with the spirits you might be utilizing.
You can use whiskey, bourbon, or rum—simply use one you’ll sip (not a white rum or one thing that needs to be combined in with stronger tasting components).
