Hot Toddy
A warming blend of whiskey, honey, lemon and hot water.
Drink details
Glass
Highball Glass
Ice
No Ice
Method
Built
Strength
Light
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Whiskey
45 ml
Honey Syrup
20 ml
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed
15 ml
Hot Water
90 ml
Garnish
Cinnamon Stick
Optional1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add whiskey, honey syrup and lemon juice to a heatproof glass.
- 2
Top with hot water and stir.
- 3
Garnish with cinnamon if desired.
About the Hot Toddy
The Hot Toddy is a warming mixed drink combining whiskey, honey, fresh lemon juice and hot water. Its simple structure emphasizes comfort and balance rather than complexity, with whiskey providing warmth, honey adding sweetness and lemon contributing freshness and acidity. Often served with an optional cinnamon garnish, the Hot Toddy is especially associated with cold weather and relaxed evening drinking.
What does a Hot Toddy taste like?
A Hot Toddy tastes warming, gently sweet and citrusy. Whiskey provides depth and alcoholic warmth, honey softens the drink with mellow sweetness, and lemon adds enough acidity to keep the mixture fresh rather than heavy.
Tips for making a Hot Toddy
Use hot but not violently boiling water so the flavors remain balanced and comfortable to drink. Stir the honey thoroughly so it dissolves completely, and use fresh lemon juice for brightness. Taste before serving and adjust the honey slightly if the whiskey or lemon makes the drink too sharp.