It’s been a few years since I shared our Traditional Hot Toddy recipe—it’s time to ‘spruce’ it up before the holidays! The Hot Toddy, or at least this specific recipe, evokes all the Christmas feels!
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Stephen prefers Gentleman Jack, while I prefer Bullet bourbon. To be honest, I think Gentleman Jack is sweeter than Bullet bourbon making it an excellent choice for creating a traditional Hot Toddy. That’s what I like most about making Hot Toddy’s—it’s easy to customize! If you have a sweet tooth, add more honey, and if you don’t, add less. It’s that simple.
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Since Gentleman Jack is a bit sweeter, I add the same amount of honey for Stephen’s Hot Toddy as mine—1 teaspoon. Start by adding just one teaspoon and taste it; if you like it sweeter, add more. (Don’t skip out on quality honey—local is best! Or filtered water.)
- 2 oz of your favorite bourbon or whiskey
- 1 teaspoon of honey, or more
- Warm filtered water
- Add 8 whole cloves and a thin slice of lemon
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top or add a cinnamon stick
Allow a few minutes for the honey, cloves and lemon to steep in warm water, then add bourbon or whiskey and top off with either a cinnamon stick or cinnamon dust—either is pretty! Cheers!
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