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Hot Toddy
Variant
Whiskey, honey, lemon, hot water, cloves. The traditional medicinal hot drink, dating to 18th-century Scotland.
Servings
Served inMug
MethodBuilt
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey2 ounces
- Fresh Lemon Juice½ ounce
- Honey½ ounce
- Hot Water4 ounces
- Cloves3 each
- Lemon Peel1 each
Directions
Add honey to the bottom of a mug. Add whiskey and lemon juice. Top with hot water and stir to dissolve honey. Stud a lemon peel with cloves and float on top. Garnish with cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
Use bourbon, rye, or Scotch — all work. Real honey, not syrup. Stud a lemon peel with cloves for the aromatic edge.