Classic Hot Toddy is a hot cocktail perfect for staying warm during holiday merriment. Deceptively simple yet profoundly delicious, a Classic Hot Toddy combines whiskey with honey and lemon juice to sweeten and brighten the whiskey’s natural flavors. With a cinnamon stick for seasonal spice, this brew bursts with cheer and bright spirits!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 ounces whiskey
- 2 teaspoons honey, plus more to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 lemon round
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer.
Step 2 –Pour the hot water into a mug.
Step 3 –Add the whiskey, honey, and lemon juice, stirring until the honey disappears into the hot water.
Step 4 –Taste for flavoring, adding 1 teaspoon of extra honey for more sweetness or 1 teaspoon of extra lemon juice for more tang.
Step 5 –Garnish with the lemon round and cinnamon stick and serve!