Seasonal drinks come in all shapes and sizes and we have a favorite that is good for the soul as well as our taste buds. The Hot Toddy is a great home remedy you can serve up for yourself or a guest throughout the drizzly winter season. Traditionally, the hot toddy is a combination of liquor, sugar, water and spices that is served hot and drunk before bed in cold weather. A traditional hot toddy recipe is believed to relieve flu and cold symptoms – with the honey to soothe and the alcohol to numb. There are endless variations to the Toddy and adding your favorite spice or tea is a great way to personalize this drink for yourself and loved ones throughout the season.
THE HOT TODDY
Ingredients
- 1 oz brandy, whiskey or rum
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 lemon
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tea bag (green, black or blend of choice)
Directions
- Coat the bottom of a mug or a glass with honey.
- Add the liquor and the juice of the lemon quarter.
- On the side, heat water in a tea kettle and add the tea bag to make hot tea.
- Pour the steaming tea into the glass and stir.
