Hot Toddy
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Hot Toddy
Description
This Hot Toddy recipe is made by heating water to a boil, then combining it with honey to dissolve sweetness, whiskey to impart warmth and alcohol content, and lemon juice to add vibrant acidity. The drink is poured into a preheated mug to maintain temperature. Garnishing with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick imparts aroma and visual appeal, while the cinnamon’s subtle spice infuses slowly as it sits.
The preparation encourages adjustment of sweetness by varying the honey amount and customization of citrus flavor by substituting or mixing lemon juice with orange, Meyer lemon, or lime juice for a different citrus profile. Alternative brown spirits such as spiced rum or brandy can replace whiskey depending on taste preferences.
Using a glass mug is suggested for quicker warming and presentation, though any mug type is acceptable. Drinking the Hot Toddy immediately preserves its intended warmth and balance.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon slice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Fill an 8- to 10-ounce mug with hot water to warm it up.
- Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Empty the mug and fill it with the freshly boiled water. Add the honey and stir until dissolved. Stir in the whiskey and lemon juice. Garnish with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick and serve immediately.
Notes
- Preheat the mug with hot water to keep the Hot Toddy warm longer and improve presentation; glass mugs work well for this.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or preferred sweetener to taste.
- Customize citrus flavor by increasing lemon juice or substituting with orange, Meyer lemon, lime juice, or blends thereof for variation.
- Swap whiskey for other brown spirits like aged or spiced rum, or brandy if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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