Hot Toddy
This cozy drink blends velvety honey, warming whiskey, zesty lemon, and aromatic spices into a classic winter drink and gentle cold remedy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz whiskey try Maker’s Mark or Jameson for smoothness
- 1 tbsp honey Manuka or local raw honey gives extra depth
- 1/2 lemon juiced, about 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Meyer lemons add a gentle sweetness
- 1 cup hot water just off the boil for best flavor
- 1 cinnamon stick optional; Korintje or Ceylon are both lovely
- 2 whole cloves or a thin slice of fresh ginger for a spicy kick
Garnish
- Thin lemon wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill your mug with hot tap water, swirl for 10 seconds, then discard to warm the glass.
- Spoon in the honey, pour the whiskey over it, and give it a gentle stir so they meld.
- Grip half a lemon, strain out seeds, press firmly to extract juice, and stir to combine.
- Carefully top off the mug with steaming water.
- Tuck in your cinnamon stick and cloves (or ginger slice).
- Float a thin lemon slice or curled twist on top and sip slowly.
Notes
This drink is best fresh. To make a pitcher, store in an airtight jug in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second bursts.
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