Classic Hot Toddy

Classic Hot Toddy

from cookieandkate.com
10 min
1 cocktail

Warm up with this classic hot toddy cocktail recipe! Hot toddies are so easy to make. You'll just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon. Recipe yields 1 cocktail.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 ½ ounces whiskey
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 lemon round
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.

  2. 2

    Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!