Classic Hot Toddy
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(117)
Ingredients
1 cocktail
- ¾ cup water
- 1 ½ ounces whiskey
- 2 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste
- 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
- 1 lemon round
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
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Preparation
Step 1
In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
Step 2
Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.
Step 3
Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Make it vegan:
Substitute maple syrup for the honey.
Change it up:
Instead of whiskey, use brandy or dark/spiced rum. For extra flavor, you could also steep 1 tea bag (green or black tea) in the hot water for 2 to 3 minutes, or add a splash of apple cider. Change up the garnishes by adding a slice of apple or fresh peeled ginger, whole cloves or anise.
Recommended equipment:
I love my glass mugs (shown) from Crate and Barrel, and this stainless steel jigger is great for measuring liquor.
