Hot Toddy Recipe
This hot toddy recipe is the ultimate cozy drink for chilly nights. With whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water, it’s soothing, comforting, and perfect as a nightcap or cold-weather remedy.
Ingredients
- Whiskey – smooth base for warmth and depth
- Hot water – balances and mellows the flavors
- Honey – adds natural sweetness and soothes the throat
- Fresh lemon juice – brightens with tangy citrus notes
- Lemon slice – garnish for freshness
- Cinnamon stick – optional for a warm spiced aroma
Instructions
- Heat water until hot but not boiling.
- Add whiskey, honey, and fresh lemon juice to a heatproof mug.
- Pour hot water into the mug and stir until honey dissolves.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon as desired.
Notes
For a stronger version, replace some water with brewed black tea.
Use manuka honey for extra health benefits.
To make non-alcoholic, replace whiskey with herbal tea.