Hot Toddy
Whisky, honey and lemon topped with hot water. The classic winter remedy.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 15 ml Honey syrup
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Hot water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch 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
- Garnish
About the Hot Toddy
The word "toddy" comes from a Hindi word for a drink made from palm sap. British colonists brought it home in the 1700s, and it became a hot mix of spirit, sugar, spice and water, drunk as a remedy for colds.
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.
Hot Toddy FAQ
What's in a Hot Toddy?
45 ml blended scotch, 15 ml honey syrup, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml hot water, garnished with lemon wheel and cinnamon stick.
How strong is a Hot Toddy?
About 9% 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 Hot Toddy?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Hot Toddy in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
