Hot Toddy
Toddy
المكونات
التعليمات
STEP 1 Whisk the whisky and honey together and split between 2 heatproof glasses. Add half of the cinnamon stick to each, then top up with 200ml boiling water. STEP 2 Add a splash of lemon juice to each, then taste and add more to your preference. Finish each with a slice of lemon, studded with a clove, and serve immediately.
The Hot Toddy is a classic warm whiskey drink combining whisky with honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cloves, topped with boiling water. It is prized both as a comforting cold-weather drink and as a traditional folk remedy for coughs and colds. The interplay of spice, citrus, and sweetness makes it one of the most satisfying hot cocktails.
History & Origins
The Hot Toddy has roots in 18th-century Scotland and Ireland, where whisky was mixed with hot water, honey, and spices as both a medicinal and recreational drink. The word 'toddy' derives from the Hindi 'tāṛī,' a fermented palm sap drink introduced to British colonial drinkers in India. The drink spread throughout the British Isles and North America, where it became a winter staple.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Warm whisky, honey sweetness, cinnamon spice, and sharp lemon zest create an inviting, steamy bouquet. Palate: Soothing and warming, with honey's floral sweetness, whisky's malt, lemon's tartness, and a deep clove and cinnamon spice. Finish: Long and warming, with a honeyed spice lingering as the heat fades.
Pro Tip
Use boiling water and serve immediately in a heatproof glass to keep the drink hot; add the lemon juice just before serving to preserve its bright acidity.
التقنيات المستخدمة
Compare Hot Toddy
Explore Related Sites
Embed on your site — CocktailFYI
Add the widget to any webpage using a script tag.
<div data-cocktailfyi="recipe" data-slug="hot-toddy"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/cocktailfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>Embed using a standard iframe — works in any CMS.
<iframe src="https://cocktailfyi.com/iframe/recipe/hot-toddy/" width="100%" height="480" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="CocktailFYI recipe widget"></iframe>Paste the URL into WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-aware editor.
https://cocktailfyi.com/recipes/hot-toddy/Add a badge linking back to CocktailFYI.
<a href="https://cocktailfyi.com/recipes/hot-toddy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">
<img src="https://cocktailfyi.com/badge/site.svg" alt="CocktailFYI" height="20">
</a>
Use the CocktailFYI WordPress plugin shortcode.
[drinkfyi-recipe site="cocktailfyi" slug="hot-toddy"]Use as a native HTML custom element in modern browsers.
<cocktailfyi-recipe slug="hot-toddy" theme="light"></cocktailfyi-recipe>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/cocktailfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>Powered by CocktailFYI
Docs →