Hot Toddy (cocktail)
A cozy, classic Hot Toddy cocktail made with whiskey, lemon, honey, and hot water — perfect for cold nights or soothing a sore throat.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed, Heated
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1½ oz whiskey
- 2–3 tsp honey (to taste)
- 2–3 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 lemon round (for garnish)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a tea kettle or small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer.
- Pour the hot water into a mug.
- Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Taste, then add an extra teaspoon of honey or lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick if using.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it vegan by substituting honey with maple syrup.
- Use brandy or dark rum instead of whiskey for a different flavor profile.
- Enhance flavor with a tea bag (black or green) steeped in the hot water before adding ingredients.
- Try other garnishes like apple slices, fresh ginger, whole cloves, or star anise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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