Bourbon Hot Toddy
A Hot Toddy made with bourbon and a dash of bitters.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Medium · about 4 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Honey syrup
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Hot water
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
- Clove (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml bourbon into the glass
- Pour 15 ml honey syrup into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 120 ml hot water into the glass
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Garnish
About the Bourbon Hot Toddy
The hot drink family. Hot drinks of spirit, sugar, spice and hot water were common in Britain and America by the 1700s, as a remedy against cold and illness. The toddy took its name from a palm-sap drink in India. Mulled wine, hot buttered rum and the Tom and Jerry carried the tradition into Victorian times.
Bourbon Hot Toddy FAQ
What's in a Bourbon Hot Toddy?
45 ml bourbon, 15 ml honey syrup, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml hot water, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon wheel and clove.
How strong is a Bourbon Hot Toddy?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bourbon Hot Toddy?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Bourbon Hot Toddy in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
