What ingredients do I need for Rum Toddy?

To make Rum Toddy, you need: 1 twist of Lemon Peel, 2 tsp Powdered Sugar, 2 oz White Rum, 2 tsp Water.

How do I make Rum Toddy?

Dissolve powdered sugar in water in an old-fashioned glass. Add rum and one ice cube and stir. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.

What glass should I use for Rum Toddy?

Rum Toddy is traditionally served in a Rocks Glass.

Is Rum Toddy an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Rum Toddy is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Rum Toddy?

Rum Toddy has an alcohol content of about 26% ABV.

How many calories are in Rum Toddy?

Rum Toddy contains approximately 185 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Rum Toddy?

For Rum Toddy you can swap — Powdered Sugar: Simple Syrup (dissolves instantly), Sugar (stir well to dissolve); White Rum: Cachaça (makes it punchier), Gold Rum (richer, slightly oaky).

Rum Toddy

Name: Rum Toddy
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 twist of Lemon Peel; 2 tsp Powdered Sugar; 2 oz White Rum; 2 tsp Water

Rum stirred with sugar and a little water over a single cube, scented with lemon peel. Spare, warming and satisfyingly direct.

26% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

185 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Rum

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
Powdered Sugar2 tsp
White Rum2 oz
Water2 tsp

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Rum Toddy close to the original.

Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky