Description
A Classic Hot Toddy is a warm, soothing drink perfect for cold evenings or to help ease cold symptoms. It combines whiskey or bourbon with freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and aromatic bitters, garnished with cloves, a cinnamon stick, and star anise for a cozy and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
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 slice lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Boil Water: Pour ½ cup of boiling water into a mug to create the warm base for your hot toddy.
- Mix Ingredients: Add 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon, 2-3 drops aromatic bitters, and 2-3 teaspoons honey to the mug. Stir the mixture well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Prepare Garnish: Poke whole cloves into the peel of a thick lemon slice to infuse extra flavor and aroma. Place the lemon slice into the mug.
- Add Additional Garnishes: Drop a cinnamon stick and/or a star anise into the mug as optional aromatic garnishes to enhance the overall experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor and freshness.
- Whiskey and bourbon are interchangeable based on your taste preference.
- Whole cloves can be omitted if you prefer a milder garnish or for those who dislike the spice.
- The aromatic bitters add depth but can be omitted for a simpler toddy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
