Hot Whiskey
Irish whiskey with sugar, lemon and hot water. Ireland's winter warmer.
Served hot · Heatproof glass · Easy · about 4 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Irish whiskey
- 10 ml Rich demerara syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 120 ml Hot water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Warm the glass
- Pour 45 ml Irish whiskey into the glass
- Pour 10 ml rich demerara syrup into the glass
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 120 ml hot water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Stud the lemon slice with cloves.
About the Hot Whiskey
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 Whiskey FAQ
What's in a Hot Whiskey?
45 ml irish whiskey, 10 ml rich demerara syrup, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 120 ml hot water, garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Hot Whiskey?
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 Hot Whiskey?
Neither. Build it in a warm glass and stir until any sugar dissolves.
What glass do you serve a Hot Whiskey in?
A heatproof glass, about 250 ml. Warm the glass first. No heatproof glass? Use a coffee mug.
