Gin Toddy
A hot toddy made with gin. Warming, citrusy and herbal.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Honey syrup
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 100 ml Hot water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the glass
- Pour 15 ml honey syrup into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 100 ml hot water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Warm the mug with hot water first.
About the Gin 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.
Gin Toddy FAQ
What's in a Gin Toddy?
45 ml gin, 15 ml honey syrup, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 100 ml hot water, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Gin Toddy?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Gin Toddy?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Gin Toddy in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
