A hot toddy, also known as hot whiskey in Ireland, is often a mixed beverage made of alcohol and water with honey, lemon, herbs (like tea), and spices. In certain recipes, sugar is also added. There are many different hot toddy recipes, and they are typically sipped before going to bed, during cold or wet weather, or to ease the symptoms of the flu and the common cold. The cocktail is described as having "the vitamin C for health, the honey to soothe, and the alcohol to numb" by Victoria Moore in her book How to Drink.
A hot toddy is made with hot water, honey, and alcohol (often whiskey) (or, in some recipes, sugar). Maple syrup can be utilised in Canada. additional ingredients like cinnamon, lemon, or cloves. The word "toddy" derives from an Indian beverage made by fermenting palm tree sap. It was first used in 1786 to refer to "a drink consisting of alcoholic liquor with hot water, sugar, and spices." It is frequently called a "Hot Toady." But according to a few other sources, Robert Bentley Todd was the one who advised drinking a hot beverage made with brandy, canella (white cinnamon), sugar syrup, and water. Lemon, honey, and hot water are just a few of the ingredients in a hot toddy that may help lessen cold symptoms. Spices like ginger may be beneficial to add to a hot toddy.
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1. 1/3 cup water
2. 1 1/2 oz bourbon
3. 1 tbsp honey
4. 2 tsp lemon juice
5. Cinnamon stick, for garnish
6. Lemon slice, for garnish
Method
1. Bring water to a simmer in a teapot or small saucepan.
2. Bourbon, honey, and lemon juice should all be added to a mug. Pour hot water over top, then swirl to mix.
3. A Lemon slice and a cinnamon stick are used as a garnish.
