Hot Toddy Recipe

Inspired by Chez Fonfon

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Hot Toddy

1 cups water

2 tbs whiskey (bourbon or rye)

1 tbs Honey

1 tbs fresh lemon juice

1 piece lemon slice

2 pieces whole cloves

1 piece cinnamon stick

1 piece optional: star anise

1 pinch optional: freshly grated nutmeg

1 piece optional: tea bag (black or herbal)

Method

Hot Toddy

Heat water

Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a near-boil in a kettle or small saucepan. If using a tea bag, steep it in the hot water for 3 minutes and remove the tea bag before continuing.

Prepare cup

Place 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a heatproof mug.

Combine

Pour the hot water into the mug over the honey and lemon. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.

Add spirit and spices

Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whiskey to the mug. Drop in 2 whole cloves and 1 cinnamon stick. If using, add the star anise and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.

Garnish and rest

Garnish with 1 slice of lemon (you may stud the lemon slice with the cloves before adding for extra aroma). Let the drink sit for 30–60 seconds to meld flavors.

Taste and adjust

Taste and add more honey for sweetness, more lemon for brightness, or an additional 1/2 tablespoon whiskey for strength, according to preference.

Serve

Serve hot on a saucer or coaster to protect surfaces. Use the cinnamon stick as a stirrer if desired. Sip while warm.