Hot Toddy
Whisky whisked with honey, split into glasses with cinnamon and clove-studded lemon, then topped with boiling water. The classic cold-weather comforter.
Easy
Difficulty
6 min
Time
120 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Honey½ oz
- Cinnamon1
- Whiskey1 ¾ oz
- Lemon(optional)1
- Cloves2
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Hot Toddy close to the original.
Instead of Honey
- Agave Syrup— milder, pours easier
- Maple Syrup— deeper caramel
Instead of Cinnamon
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instead of Whiskey
- Bourbon— sweeter
- Rye Whiskey— spicier
Instead of Cloves
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instructions
Whisk the whisky and honey together and split between 2 heatproof glasses. Add half of the cinnamon stick to each, then top up with 200ml boiling water.
Add a splash of lemon juice to each, then taste and add more to your preference. Finish each with a slice of lemon, studded with a clove, and serve immediately.
Pairs well with
Honey, lemon, and spices steam through whiskey — cozy sickbed-to-fireside bakes fit:
- Buttered cinnamon toast
- Honey oat biscuits
- Lemon shortbread
- Baked apple slices
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