Hot Toddy’s are the ultimate winter warming drink. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it was first created to treat the common cold. While we wouldn’t actually recommend consuming alcohol at all when you are sick, the Hot Toddy certainly does an excellent job of warming you up and making you sleepy, so it does bode well as a nightcap. Tinker with the ingredients below to find the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness to suit your taste buds.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 tsp Honey (based on preference)
  • Boiling Water
  • Lemon (for garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Jigger

Barspoon

Preparation Steps:

  1. Boil 1 mug worth of water.
  2. Prepare an Irish Coffee Mug. 
  3. Pour Bourbon and Lemon Juice into mug, then top with boiling water. 
  4. Stir Honey into mixture until dissolved. Add more to taste.
  5. Garnish with Lemon Peel.