Hot Toddy | Perfect for Cold Season

Looking for a way to get cozy and warm this winter? This hot toddy is a comforting drink and has been a favorite of many for years, combining delicious flavors with soothing relaxation. Whether you’re looking for an after-dinner treat or just something to relax with while watching your favorite show, making a hot toddy is as easy as can be. So put on your comfiest clothes, brew up some of this timeless beverage, and snuggle in for the evening – we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

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I don’t get a cold or sore throat very often, knock on wood, so I can’t sit around just waiting for one as my excuse to drink this delicious beverage.

So, I don’t.

Yes, this cocktail is great when you’re feeling under the weather. But it’s also a comfort when it’s simply cold outside. I’ll drink it when I want a little tender, lovin’ care or to warm myself up. And I happen to love the taste, so it’s a win-win.

From my research online, here are some benefits of the ingredients in this drink.

Benefits

• Bourbon whiskey – helps weight loss, prevents dementia, fights cancer, protects your heart, reduces internal clotting, controls diabetes, and boosts the immune system.
• Lemon juice – is loaded with vitamins and minerals, antioxidant-rich, cancer-fighting properties, prevents diabetes, treats indigestion, treats fever, hair care, skin care, weight loss and soothes respiratory disorders, helps throat infections and controls blood pressure.
• Honey – rich in vitamins and minerals, weight loss, boosts energy, has antioxidants, natural cough syrup, speeds wound healing and improves athletic performance.

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Helpful tips

• Since I’m making two toddies, I will mix them in my cocktail shaker. You can build it directly in the glass if you make only one.
• If you are going to make the toddy in a cocktail shaker and you have a glass shaker like I do, put a metal spoon in it before pouring in the boiling water. I use a cocktail spoon.
• I usually scoop the honey with that spoon and pour the water directly onto it in the bottom of the shaker.
• You don’t need to add the star anise as a garnish, but I like the flavor; it looks so pretty. You can also use whole cloves as garnish. You can also add a cinnamon stick.
• You can also place thin lemon slices in the toddy as garnish as I do.
• Some people use rum instead of bourbon whiskey, but I prefer it with bourbon.
• Even though I prefer the toddy with honey, I also like it with maple syrup.

How to make a hot toddy

Pre-step

Put some water on to boil.

Gather a cocktail shaker, measuring glass, spoon and glassware.

After measuring the ingredients, add them to either the cocktail shaker or the glass.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – bourbon, lemon, honey, and hot water.

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Step two

Measure 4 ounces of bourbon. (A)

Step three

Measure 1.5 ounces of the lemon juice. Also, cut two lemon wheels for garnish. (B)

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Step four

Measure 2 tablespoons of honey. (C) Add the honey to the shaker.

Step five

Cut two thin lemon wheels and select a few star anise. (D)

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Step six

Stick a long metal spoon in the shaker and pour 2 cups of freshly boiled water over the honey.

Stir all the ingredients together. The water will melt the honey.

Step seven

Divide the toddy between the two mugs.

Place a lemon wheel and a star anise in each drink.

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Let’s see the vertical view!

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It’s a gorgeous cocktail and so warming and comforting.

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I cough a few times before I pick the glass up and sip the delicious toddy. Do I have to cough? No, but I’m getting into character.

I hope you enjoyed this hot toddy recipe! Just remember it when you have your next cold. It really does make you feel better.

Other popular bourbon drinks

• New York sour
• Brown derby
• Bourbon sour

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Hot Toddy | Perfect for Cold Season

This hot toddy is perfect to sip when you have a cold.  It’s even great to sip when you are feeling fit as a fiddle.

5 from 13 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: hot toddy, toddy, warming drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 cocktails

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bourbon
• 1.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 2 cup boiling water

Garnish

• 2 lemon wheel any thickness
• 2 star anise

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Instructions

• You can either build these directly in the mugs or use a cocktail shaker. I prefer the shaker
• Add bourbon, lemon juice, honey and boiled water into your shaker (or glass)
  4 ounces bourbon, 1.5 ounce fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoon honey, 2 cup boiling water
• Stir until combined and honey has melted
• Add a lemon wheel and star anise to each mug
  2 lemon wheel, 2 star anise
• Sip
• Feel better
• Enjoy

Equipment

cocktail shaker

measuring glass

cocktail spoon

glass mugs

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Notes

Helpful tips

• Since I’m making two toddies, I am going to mix them in my cocktail shaker. If you’re making only one, you can build it directly in the glass.
• If you are going to make the toddy in a cocktail shaker and you have a glass shaker like I do, put a metal spoon in it before pouring the boiling water. I use a cocktail spoon.
• I usually scoop the honey with that spoon and pour the water directly into it in the bottom of the shaker.
• You don’t need to add the star anise as garnish, but I like the flavor and it looks so pretty.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 7mg

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From lighting up stages with her BA in theater to crafting delightful dishes and cocktails, Elaine Benoit's journey is a testament to passion's transformative power. As the CEO of Dishes Delish, she offers a blend of healthy, comforting recipes and exquisitely crafted cocktails. Beyond the kitchen, Elaine voiced her culinary adventures on her podcast, "Dishing," and co-owns Food Blogger Help, extending her expertise to guide budding food bloggers to success. Whether it's for a heartwarming dish or insights into food blogging, Elaine's diverse experiences make her a beacon in the culinary digital landscape.

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