Hot Toddy

Warm up from the inside out with this comforting hot toddy recipe.?

What Is a Hot Toddy? 

A hot toddy is a mixed drink made with whiskey, water, spices, honey, and lemon. The cozy cocktail originated in India (it comes from the Hindi word ?taddy,? which is a drink made with fermented palm sap), but is most often associated with the United Kingdom.?

Hot toddies are served in the chilly winter months, traditionally to relieve the symptoms of the cold and flu.?

How to Make a Hot Toddy

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is In a Hot Toddy? 

These are the simple ingredients you?ll need to make this hot toddy recipe:?

• Boiling water: This single-serving hot toddy starts with 2 fluid ounces of boiling water.
• Whiskey: Use your favorite whiskey. Maker?s Mark and Wild Turkey are popular choices for hot toddies.?
• Honey: Sweeten things up with a teaspoon of honey.?
• Spices: Whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of nutmeg add warmth and flavor.?
• Lemon: A slice of lemon is essential for a traditional hot toddy.?

How Do You Make a Hot Toddy? 

Simply pour the ingredients in a mug, let it stand to allow the flavors to meld, and garnish with nutmeg. That?s all there is to it! Find the full, step-by-step recipe below.

Do Hot Toddies Work for a Cold? 

There is no cure for the common cold — and, when you are battling any sort of illness, it?s best to avoid alcohol altogether to allow your body to heal. You?ll especially want to avoid alcohol if you?re taking over-the-counter or prescription medications to treat your symptoms.?

However, there is a bit of science to back up the long held belief that hot toddies can act as a remedy of sorts for the common cold: Lemon is rich in vitamin C and some people think it can help soothe a sore throat. Honey, meanwhile, has also been used for years to treat sore throats.

Can You Make Hot Toddies for a Crowd? 

Why not? Simply multiply the recipe and combine the ingredients in a pot instead of in mugs. Ladle the mixture into mugs to serve, making sure there?s a lemon slice and cinnamon stick in each serving.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

?Great drink,? raves Stephen Cummings. ?I used pecan-flavored bourbon and orange blossom honey. It was excellent.?

“As my grandfather was fond of saying, ?It may not heal you, but somehow you won’t care as much,? says N.C. Pfister.

?Awesome recipe,? according to Amy. ?I made it with Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal tea as the base, and used Jack Daniels Winter Jack Tennessee Cider. Sooooo good!?