Name: Hot Toddy
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) whiskey*, rum, or brandy; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) honey or pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup steaming hot water; 1 lemon wedge; For the garnish: 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise (optional)

Hot Toddy

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Here’s how to make a classic hot toddy with whiskey, rum, or brandy, plus honey and lemon. This cozy drink comes together in 5 minutes!

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: British
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) whiskey*, rum, or brandy
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 cup steaming hot water
1 lemon wedge
For the garnish: 3 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise (optional)

Instructions

In the serving glass, stir together the liquor and honey.
Pour in the hot water. Garnish with a lemon wedge, squeezing in the juice, and the cloves, cinnamon stick, and star anise (if using).

Notes

*Use any type of whiskey: bourbon, Scotch, rye, Canadian, Tennessee, or Irish whiskey. Or, use brandy or any type of rum: white, aged, spiced, or dark rum. See Bourbon Hot Toddy, Brandy Hot Toddy or Rum Hot Toddy.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/hot-toddy/