A Hot Toddy is a drink typically made with whisky, honey, water, and spices, and served hot. It is often drunk as a nightcap or to relieve cold or flu symptoms.
Ingredients
- 60ml whisky
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 180ml boiling water
- 1 slice lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
Method
- Pour the whisky, honey, and boiling water into a mug.
- Stir until the honey has dissolved.
- Add the lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
- Leave to infuse for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lemon slice and cinnamon stick before drinking.
The Hot Toddy is a simple and versatile drink. It can be made with any kind of whisky, and the honey and spices can be varied to taste. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the whisky with 60ml of hot water and a dash of lemon juice.
Potential changes & improvements
As the Hot Toddy is such a simple drink, there are endless possibilities for changes and improvements. Some other ideas include:
- Adding a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg
- Replacing the lemon with a slice of orange
- Using a different kind of honey
- Using a flavoured whisky, such as bourbon or rye
What other food it works well with
The Hot Toddy goes well with a variety of food. Some suggestions include:
- Roasted meats
- Smoked salmon
- Apple pie
- Pumpkin pie
Common Mistakes
When making a Hot Toddy, it is important to avoid some common mistakes:
- Adding too much whisky – this will make the drink too strong and overpower the other flavours
- Not stirring the honey enough – this will result in a drink that is too sweet
- Using cold water – this will not allow the flavours to infuse properly
Nutritional Information
A Hot Toddy made with 60ml of whisky contains approximately:
- 160 calories
- 0g fat
- 0g saturated fat
- 0g carbohydrate
- 0g sugar
- 0g protein
A Hot Toddy made with 60ml of hot water and a dash of lemon juice contains approximately:
- 35 calories
- 0g fat
- 0g saturated fat
- 9g carbohydrate
- 6.3g sugar
- 0.3g protein
Allergens:
- Whisky
- Honey
- Lemon
- Cinnamon