Fantastic on a cold, wet winter's night! An old time remedy for a cold...believed to have been a pub drink in Edinburgh, Scotland nearly 300 years ago. The water came from Tod's Well - hence the name - Hot Toddy! (Some argue it originated in India with palm sap, but I like the Scottish origin best.) Who needs a cold to enjoy this?
Makes 1.
Ingredients
1 & 1/2 or 2 ounces of Scotch whiskey (or whisky, if you're in Scotland) - you can use bourbon or dark rum, as well)
1 & 1/2 teaspoons honey or sugar (you can use less, but it's traditionally sweet)
1 slice lemon (optional)
hot water to taste - you can fill the cup or less for a stronger version
Use a dash of any variation of flavoring spices: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger
Steps
Ingredients
1 & 1/2 or 2 ounces of Scotch whiskey (or whisky, if you're in Scotland) - you can use bourbon or dark rum, as well)
1 & 1/2 teaspoons honey or sugar (you can use less, but it's traditionally sweet)
1 slice lemon (optional)
hot water to taste - you can fill the cup or less for a stronger version
Use a dash of any variation of flavoring spices: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, or ginger
Steps
- Pour the whiskey in a heat-proof cup.
- Add very hot water.
- Stir in the sugar or honey until dissolved.
- Sprinkle in your choice of spice and a spritz from the lemon slice.
Recipe contains alcohol. Please be responsible when consuming or serving or serving alcohol to others.
All recipes with alcohol are intended for use by persons 21 years or older.