Now that winter is here, it’s time for a whisky hot toddy whether you’re feeling under the weather or you’re simply after a winter warmer.
Whisky Hot Toddy – Photo © Cocktails & Bars
A hot toddy consists of alcohol (usually a dark spirit) mixed with hot water, lemon, honey or sugar and spices. Whisky is commonly used, ranging from blended to a heavily peated single malt which gives extra oomph to a smoky variation. You can also substitute rum, bourbon, brandy or mezcal if whisky is not your tipple of choice.
If you can make a cup of tea, you can make a hot toddy and the recipe is very easy to follow even when you’re not feeling your best. Here’s how to make this comforting drink and the antidote to winter months.
Whisky Hot Toddy Recipe
Ingredients
- 50 ml whisky
- 2 bar spoons honey
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ lemon slice
- about 80 ml of boiling water (to top)
Glassware: heat resistant glass or mug
Garnish: ½ lemon slice, cloves
Method
In a heat resistant glass, add honey, cloves, cinnamon, boiling water and allow to infuse. Add whisky and stir gently until the honey is dissolved. Garnish with half a lemon slice studded with cloves.
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