Hot Toddy (with Variations!)

THREE MUGS OF HOT TODDIES GARNISHED WITH LEMON SLICES AND STAR ANISE NEXT TO HONEY JAR

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 7

Servings: cocktail

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This delicious Hot Toddy recipe is perfect for chilly weather. Learn several variations on how to make a hot toddy - with tea, apple cider, brandy, bourbon, or rum.

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Ingredients

1 ounce whiskey
1 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup boiling-hot water

To Garnish

Instructions

Put whiskey, honey, and lemon juice in a 6-ounce mug. Top off with hot water and stir until honey is dissolved.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and/or star anise, if desired.
Enjoy!

Notes

Variations:

With Tea: Use hot tea in place of the hot water (camomile and green tea are delicious)

With Brandy: Use brandy, apple brandy, or pear brandy for a yummy flavor twist.

With Bourbon: Swap in your favorite bourbon.

With Rum: Rum also makes a great stand in for the whiskey.

With Apple Cider: Use warm apple cider in place of the hot water.

With Cinnamon: Add a pinch of cinnamon, or use cinnamon whiskey.

With Maple: Use maple syrup in place of the honey.

With Ginger: Add a slice of fresh ginger. This is particularly good if you have an upset stomach.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 3.9mg