Hot Toddy
The Hot Toddy is a very strong whiskey hot drink, sweet and smoky on the palate. Heated and served in a mug.
- 6 min
- Mug
- Heated
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 82 out of 100
- Herbal
- 17 out of 100
- Smoky
- 55 out of 100
- Boozy
- 90 out of 100
How to make a Hot Toddy
To make a Hot Toddy, heat gently and pour into a mug: 1⅔ oz whiskey, ½ oz honey, 1 cinnamon and 2 cloves. Garnish with lemon.
You'll need
Pairs well with: Honey · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Warm a mug by filling it with hot water, then empty it.
- 2
Add honey, cinnamon, cloves and whiskey, adding the alcohol last so it stays in the drink.
- 3
Stir gently.
- 4
Top up with hot water.
- 5
Stir gently.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why heat it gently? Boiling dulls the flavors, and adding the alcohol last keeps it from cooking off.
Hot Toddy questions
What does a Hot Toddy taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and smoky, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 27% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Hot Toddy?
About 27% ABV after mixing, close to a neat spirit.
What glass do you serve a Hot Toddy in?
A mug.