Hot Toddy
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5
Hot Toddy
Description
This Hot Toddy cocktail blends bourbon with honey and fresh lemon juice, topped with hot water to create a comforting warm drink. The cinnamon stick garnish imparts subtle aromatic spice while a lemon slice adds brightness. Grated nutmeg over the top can add an additional layer of spice complexity. The mixture is stirred to dissolve the honey fully, allowing smooth integration of flavors. Variations of the alcohol base are possible, including whiskey, spiced rum, brandy, or others depending on personal preference.
The drink is typically served warm in a small mug and can help to soothe on chilly nights or with mild colds. The balance of tart lemon, sweet honey, and warming alcohol with spice makes it pleasant and easy to sip.
The recipe suggests garnishes and sweetener alternatives, allowing customization according to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon (1/4 cup, see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons honey (see note 2)
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon (see note 3)
- 1/2 cup water see note 4, hot
- 1 cinnamon stick for garnish (see note 5)
- lemon for garnish, slices
- ground nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- In a 6 ounce mug, combine bourbon, honey and lemon juice. Top with hot water.
- Add cinnamon stick and stir until honey is dissolved. Garnish with a slice of lemon and grated nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- Choose your preferred strong alcohol such as bourbon, whiskey, spiced rum, brandy, or even tequila.
- Sweeten the drink with honey, sugar, agave nectar, or any preferred sweetener to balance the alcohol.
- Lemon juice can be substituted with lime or freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice for flavor variation.
- Consider using brewed hot tea instead of plain hot water for an alternate base.
- Garnishes like lemon wheels studded with cloves, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg, or candied ginger add aromatic complexity.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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