Classic Hot Toddy: Don’t Mess With A Classic!
A Hot Toddy is a traditional winter drink that is believed to have medicinal properties, often used to soothe sore throats and colds. This version combines the warmth of whiskey or bourbon with the sweetness of honey, the tang of lemon, and the aromatic spices, making it a perfect drink for chilly evenings. This recipe serves 1 person and takes about 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces whiskey or bourbon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 star anise optional
- Lemon slice and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Juice the Lemon: Juice half a lemon to get about 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, tangy flavor to the drink.
Step 2: Heat the Water
- Boil the Water: In a kettle or saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Hot water is essential to dissolve the honey and infuse the spices.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
- Add Whiskey or Bourbon: In a mug, pour 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey or bourbon.
- Add Honey and Lemon Juice: Stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 4: Infuse with Spices
- Add Hot Water: Pour the hot water into the mug, stirring to combine.
- Add Spices: Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and star anise (if using). Let the spices steep for a few minutes to infuse their flavors into the drink.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Garnish: Garnish with a lemon slice and an additional cinnamon stick if desired.
- Serve: Serve the Hot Toddy immediately while it’s still hot.
Notes
Classic Hot Toddy: Don’t Mess With A Classic!
Nutrition
Calories: 183.5kcalCarbohydrates: 26.1gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 15.9mgPotassium: 121.5mgFiber: 3.8gSugar: 18.7gVitamin A: 26.3IUVitamin C: 29.1mgCalcium: 67.7mgIron: 1.1mg