5 from 38 votes
Hot Toddy Recipe (Traditional Scottish Recipe)
The Hot Toddy is a traditional Scottish warm drink made by mixing good-quality whisky with honey or brown sugar and hot water. The combination produces a soothing beverage with a balance of sweetness and whisky warmth. Preparation involves dissolving the sweetener in boiling water added to the whisky, served hot for sipping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
British, Scottish
Ingredients
- 1 hot whisky (good quality)
- 1 Tbsp honey (or 1-2 tsp of brown sugar)
- 1 cup water (or fill your glass or cup as desired)
Instructions
- Boil the water.
- Put the whisky into the glass.
- Add the honey or brown sugar.
- Pour in some of the boiled water and stir to melt the sweetener.
- Add more water as desired. Drink hot.
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Notes
- Use a crystal glass and a silver spoon placed inside while pouring hot water to prevent the glass from cracking.
- Good quality Scotch whisky improves the flavor.
- Optional additions like lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, or cloves can be added to customize the drink.
- Alternate spirits such as rum or brandy can be used in place of whisky.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.