Description
A Classic Hot Toddy is a warm and soothing beverage perfect for cold evenings or when you're feeling under the weather. Combining whiskey or bourbon with lemon juice, honey, and aromatic bitters, this drink offers a balanced blend of sweet, citrus, and spice. Garnished with whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, and star anise, it adds a fragrant and comforting touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon
- 2-3 drops aromatic bitters
- 2-3 teaspoons honey
Optional Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 thick slice lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Pour ½ cup of boiling water into a mug to create the warm base of your hot toddy.
- Add flavorings: Stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons of whiskey or bourbon, 2-3 drops of aromatic bitters, and 2-3 teaspoons of honey until the honey fully dissolves.
- Garnish with cloves: Take a thick slice of lemon and poke whole cloves into its peel. Drop this lemon slice into the mug for extra aroma and taste.
- Add additional garnishes: Enhance the drink’s warmth and fragrance further by adding a cinnamon stick and/or a star anise as garnish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your desired sweetness.
- Substitute whiskey or bourbon with brandy or rum if preferred.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the whiskey with strong brewed tea.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Remove cloves and cinnamon stick before drinking to avoid overpowering the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
