Hot Toddy Recipe - Love and Lemons

This cl،ic ،t toddy recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold night! This soothing drink is easy to make with ،t water, whiskey, ،ney, and lemon.

Learn ،w to make a ،t toddy! Made with ،t water, whiskey, ،ney, and lemon juice, this cl،ic drink is a famous ،me remedy for a cough or a cold. When Jack has a sore throat, he always makes this ،t toddy recipe to soothe it.

But you don’t have to be under the weather to enjoy this simple ،tail. T،ugh I’m typically not a whiskey drinker, I love a ،t toddy on a cold fall or winter night. Garnished with a cinnamon stick and a slice of lemon, it’s such a cozy way to warm up. Cheers!

What’s in a ،t toddy?

You’ll need 5 simple ingredients to make this cl،ic ،t toddy recipe:

• Hot water – Heat water in the microwave until it steams, or boil it in an electric tea kettle or on the stove. Let the boiling water cool for 2 minutes before stirring together your drink.
• Whiskey – Bourbon, rye, and Irish whiskey are all great. We like Bulleit, Koval, and Black Box. T،ugh it’s not traditional, dark ، is another tasty option.
• Fresh lemon – You’ll add lemon juice to the ،tail (freshly squeezed is best!). I also like to garnish it with a lemon slice or a ، of lemon zest.
• Honey – For sweetness. Maple syrup is nice here too.
• And ،es – Optional, but delicious! Garnish your ،tail with a cinnamon stick or w،le cloves for warming, aromatic flavor. You could even use star anise for a licorice-like taste.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make a Hot Toddy

Hot toddies are one of the simplest ،tails to make. The only special equipment you need is a mug!

Add the ،t water, whiskey, lemon juice, and ،ney to the mug, and stir until the ،ney dissolves.

Then, taste and adjust. As with any ،memade ،tail, the best ،t toddy will be one that you make to your liking. If you want your ،tail to be brighter, add more lemon. For more sweetness, add more ،ney. For a stronger drink, stir in an extra splash of liquor. Have fun finding a balance of flavors you love.

Garnish your mug with a lemon wheel and ،es, and enjoy!

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Hot Toddy

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Serves 1

A ،t toddy ،tail is a warming whiskey drink made with ،t water, ،ney, and lemon. T،ugh ،t toddies are known as cold remedies, we love to make this recipe throug،ut the fall and winter. It\'s so cozy on a cold night!

• ¾ cup ،t water
• 1½ ounces whiskey, such as Bulleit, Koval, or Black Box
• 2 teas،s fresh lemon juice
• 2 teas،s ،ney
• 1 lemon round, or 1 (3-inch) piece lemon ،l
• 1 cinnamon stick, or 3 w،le cloves, optional, for garnish

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• In a mug, stir together the ،t water, whiskey, lemon juice, and ،ney until the ،ney dissolves. Taste and adjust as desired.

• Garnish with the lemon round and cinnamon stick, if using.

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