Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and lighting a fire in our mug would be so delightful.
It’s hot toddy season, and while the traditional cocktail uses whiskey, hot water and lemon to stir something delicious, the humble favorite has been elevated time and time again.
Even if you’re a rum fan, a tequila drinker or even just not that interested in alcohol, we’ve got a hot toddy recipe for you.
See also: 7 Warm Cocktails and Winter Drinks to Stay Cozy all Season
This recipe from Bacardí will warm your bones and your soul with a bit of hot water, honey and lemon. Of course, the traditional whiskey is replaced with the Carribean rum!
Ingredients
Directions
Pour hot water into a tempered glass mug. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the water, add honey, and stir until the honey is dissolved. Add Bacardí Añejo Cuatro and stir gently. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon slice.
This warming recipe from Aberfeldy builds on its signature single-malt Scotch for a classic take on the soothing winter cocktail.
Ingredients
Directions
Add all ingredients to a heatproof glass/mug and add hot water to top. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
Why not a toddy with tequila? Dano’s Tequila brightens the traditional drink with its Reposado expression, a bit of lemon, honey and some chai or hibiscus brewed tea.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix all ingredients. Garnish with a pear slice, mint sprig, lemon peel and grated nutmeg.
This recipe might be the easiest on the menu. Using half a can of Fishers Island Lemonade, you can mix up a heart-warming whiskey cocktail in no time.
Ingredients
Directions
Simmer FIL and cinnamon in a saucepan. Pour into glass. Add floater of whiskey. Make 6 to 8 servings of the cocktail by using 3 to 4 cans of FIL and 3 to 4 oz of whiskey. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel.
Looking for more of a mocktail situation? Try Three Spirit’s Nightcap, made from tree sap, aromatic plants and herbs. Mix with maps syrup, lemon and cloves for a sensual sip.
Ingredients
Directions
Stud a whole lemon with lots and lots of cloves before cutting into slices. To stud, pierce holes into the lemon zest with a fork then push cloves in. Warm your cup with hot water first. Once warm, empty out the water and add ingredients. Stir briefly to combine and add a dash of whisky for those that want.
From Judy Elahi—Corporate Bar Director of 101 Hospitality, Micheles, Baker’s Daughter and Gravitas in Washington, D.C.—this cozy cocktail uses Starward Two-Fold Australian Whiskey with lemon, apple cider and secret spice syrup to bring a little magic.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all ingredients except Starward and garnish in a saucepan. Heat on very low until simmering. Remove from heat, add Starward and stir to combine. Pour into a heatproof mug, garnish and serve.
*Secret Spice Syrup
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat to combine. Let cool, strain spices and store for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
**Pink Salt Saline Syrup
Ingredients
Directions
Combine both ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Cool and use in cocktails.
Cachaça is made from fermented sugar cane, and it comes sweetly through in this warm, spiced toddy from Novo Fogo.
Ingredients
Directions
Stir ingredients together gently. Serve in glassware appropriate for hot drinks. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Photography by: Courtesy of Bacardi; Courtesy of Aberfeldy; Courtesy of Dano's Tequila; Courtesy of Fishers Island Lemonade; Courtesy of Three Spirits; Courtesy of Starward Two-Fold Australian Whiskey; Courtesy of Novo Fogo
