Description
Hot Toddy is a classic warm whiskey cocktail made with honey, lemon, and aromatic spices, perfect for chilly nights or soothing cold symptoms with comforting heat and bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 oz whiskey (bourbon or rye)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2–3 whole cloves
- Lemon slice or cinnamon stick for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
- Pour the whiskey into a heatproof mug.
- Add the honey and lemon juice, then stir until fully dissolved.
- Add the cinnamon stick and cloves and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lemon slice or cinnamon stick and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and quality spices for best flavor. Serve immediately for maximum warmth and aroma.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Hot Drink
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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