This Hot Toddy takes a comforting turn with the addition of lemon, ginger and honey. The toddy is excellent for sipping either before or after a meal, or if you're feeling a bit under the weather. Add a roaring fire, and you have the recipe for warming up a wintry night.
While a hot toddy can’t cure a cold or the flu—as it was thought to do when the drink was invented in the late 19th century—it sure can soothe the soul.
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Essential Ingredients
Bourbon or Rum: I like to make my hot toddy with rum, but you could certainly use bourbon for it as well. Whatever spirit you choose, it will add a distinct character to a hot toddy—bourbon brings a robust sweetness, while rum adds a tropical depth, elevating the drink's overall warmth and complexity.
Lemon: The lemon provides a bright, citrusy contrast, balancing the rich flavors. Its aromatic oils enhance the drink, offering a refreshing and comforting element to the warmth.
Honey: Honey adds natural sweetness, soothing the throat. And it contributes a a velvety texture, complementing the robust spirits.
Recipe Tips
- Opt for raw honey as a natural sweetener; it adds a soothing touch and complements the whiskey's robust flavor.
- Use hot water, not boiling, to preserve the alcohol's nuanced taste; let the toddy steep for a comforting warmth.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel; the citrusy aroma enhances the hot toddy experience, balancing the rich, spiced notes.
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Hot Toddy with Lemon, Ginger and Honey
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 thin slices fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 3 to 4 cloves
- Rum or bourbon about 1 oz.
- Lemon slices as garnish
Instructions
- Fill a mug ⅔ full with hot, boiling water. Stir in the lemon juice, honey, ginger, cloves, and rum or other liquor. Stir to dissolve the honey.
- Float a slice on lemon in the drink and serve hot.
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Katy says
I double the honey and ginger. Tasted just like they did when I was young and sick.
Daran says
Great idea adding ginger to a hot Toddy!!
BTW: The 1oz (30ml) alcohol measurement doesn’t change when choosing the larger quantities option x2 or x3
Julie says
so good!! love the ginger in it.
Travis says
Yum! This tastes divine!