Gin Toddy
ส่วนผสม
- Gin 2 oz
- Water 2 tsp
- Powdered sugar 1/2 tsp
- Lemon peel 1 twist of
วิธีทำ
Mix powdered sugar and water in an old-fashioned glass. Add gin and one ice cube. Stir, add the twist of lemon peel, and serve.
The Gin Toddy is a simple warm or cold drink combining gin with powdered sugar and water, served in an old-fashioned glass over ice with a lemon twist. In its cold form it is a pared-down gin cocktail that allows the botanicals of the gin to shine against a minimal sweet-water backdrop. The toddy category encompasses both warm and cold formats.
History & Origins
The Toddy is one of the oldest recognized cocktail categories, with cold and hot versions appearing in 18th and 19th-century bartending guides. Originally made with whisky or brandy, gin toddies became part of the standard repertoire as gin grew in popularity in the 19th century. The warm version — served with hot water — was prescribed as a medicinal remedy for colds and ailments.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: gin juniper and botanicals with a faint lemon peel oil from the twist and a subtle powdered sugar sweetness. Palate: spirit-forward and moderately sweet with gin's full herbal and botanical complexity barely moderated by the sugar and water. Finish: warming, dry, and botanical with lingering gin character and a citrus note from the lemon twist.
Pro Tip
Express the lemon peel by twisting it firmly over the glass before dropping it in, releasing the fragrant oils onto the surface of the drink for an aromatic enhancement.
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