Description
The Classic Hot Toddy is a warm and soothing beverage perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a comforting drink. Made with whiskey, lemon juice, honey, and aromatic spices, this traditional recipe combines sweet, tart, and spicy flavors to create a deliciously calming experience.
Ingredients
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Hot Toddy
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
- 2-3 drops aromatic bitters
- 2-3 teaspoons honey
Garnishes (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 slice lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Boil water: Pour ½ cup of boiling water into a mug to begin warming the base of your hot toddy.
- Add ingredients: Stir in 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, 2-3 drops of aromatic bitters, and 2-3 teaspoons honey. Mix until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Prepare garnish: Poke whole cloves into the peel of a thick lemon slice to infuse extra aroma and flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Drop the clove-studded lemon slice into the mug. Add a cinnamon stick and/or a star anise for garnish and additional spice notes if desired. Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Adjust honey amounts to taste based on desired sweetness.
- Use bourbon instead of whiskey for a slightly sweeter flavor profile.
- Cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise are optional but add great aroma and warmth.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute whiskey with warm apple cider.
- Serve in a heatproof glass or mug to keep the drink warm longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
