Amazing Hot Toddy recipes

We’ve got a few Hot Toddy recipes for you as we hunker down for the chilly season. Sometimes you just need a warm drink! The Hot Toddy is a classic, whether you’re gathering for a holiday party or kicking back under all the festive lights. It’s also a great cocktail to make your own. Try these recipes, then experiment, and you might even stumble upon a unique concoction that’s perfect for you.

We’d like to thank @whiskeymoments for their contribution here. Follow them on Instagram for more recipes, recommendations, and laughs. They have plenty of whiskey love to go around.

Why Some Hot Toddy Recipes are a Thing...

You guys, it’s a simple sort of deal. Bottom line? The Hot Toddy brings your favorite whiskey to the playground. It meets up with its buddies: water and honey, as well as some citrus and spices. Because it’s hot, it’s terrific for those chilly, rainy fall days and those cold winter nights. The Hot Toddy will warm your hands. Some say it’ll even warm (and heal) your heart.

Hot Toddy Recipes Medicinal PropertiesSome people swear by the Hot Toddy’s medicinal properties. [Photo cred: Pixnio]

Our Top 3  Hot Toddy Recipes 

1) @whiskeymoments Hot Toddy

We’re saving the best for first! Seriously. When we asked for one of their favorite Hot Toddy recipes, @whiskeymoments came back with this beauty. Hello, warmth and relaxation!  Your favorite tea, with whiskey, honey, and spices--they’re hitting us with the sweet and the heat. You’ll see. Here’s their go-to recipe:

@whiskeymoments Hot Toddy Recipe

2-3 oz. Water

1 Tea bag

1-2 shot(s) Your favorite whiskey

1 slice Lemon

1 pinch Cinnamon

2-3 tsp Honey

1 pinch Ginger

1 pinch Cayenne pepper

Pour hot water, and let tea (recommended: mint tea) steep for 2-3 mins. Remove bag, and stir in honey till dissolved. Stir in whiskey and add a squeeze of lemon. Then add a pinch of cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stir, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes before serving.

 

2) Spiced Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy

So yeah, normally the whiskey of your choice goes into the ol’ Hot Toddy. As always, we Kentucky-based folk are going to bring you a bourbon option. It’s just how we roll. This one comes from a blog we dig: the Minimalist Baker has another great idea.

With this one, you’ll get maple syrup, red chili, and red pepper flakes. Yes, ma’am. Here it goes:

Spiced Cinnamon Bourbon Hot Toddy Recipe

Half medium lemon (juiced)

3-4 Tbsp Chili Cinnamon Maple Simple Syrup [Click here for the recipe.]

2 oz. Bourbon

Hot water (to fill)

Lemon wedge + cinnamon stick

For a single Hot Toddy, add half a lemon’s juice to a mug with 3-4 tablespoons of the Chili Cinnamon Maple Simple Syrup, 2 ounces of bourbon, and hot water to top it all off. Use less water if you desire a stronger drink, of course. The longer you let it steep, the bolder the flavors become. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and lemon wedges.

 

3) Apple Ginger Pomegranate Hot Toddy

This one comes from the blog Teaspoon of Spice. They’re all about the health factors and what a Hot Toddy recipe can really do for the body--not just the soul. We’ll take it either way. Cheers for a drink that’s good for us pretty much any way you look at it.

Apple Ginger Pomegranate Hot Toddy Recipe

1 Tbsp Grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp dried ginger)

6 oz. Water

1.5 oz. Bourbon

3 oz. Apple cider

1-2 tsp Honey

1 Tbsp Pomegranate seeds

Apple slices

Add the ginger to your mug. Pour in 6 ounces boiling water, and steep for 3-4 minutes. Then add bourbon, apple cider, honey, and pomegranate seeds. Stir. Garnish with apple slices.

Apple Ginger Pomegranate Hot Toddy RecipeOh, honey. Yes. I’ll have a Hot Toddy. [Photo cred: Public Domain Pictures]

Be Sure To Try All The  Three Hot Toddy Recipes A-S-A-P!

We think you’ll enjoy all three of these Hot Toddy recipe ideas. So boil your water, break out your beloved whiskey, and savor the warmth. It’s perfect as you head out to face the cold or as a nightcap. Best of all, you can experiment with this cold/wet-weather staple. Add your own favorite spices and fruits.

Are we missing a delicious Hot Toddy recipe? We’re positive there are more bold and flavorful creations out there, so give us what you’ve got in the comments section below. We love hearing from you!

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