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A winter warmer cocktail recipe.
WHY:
When it’s freezing outside and you are feeling blue, a hot toddy will make you feel warm and fuzzy.
The Hot Toddy is renowned to have originated in 18th century Scotland with the intent of making Scotch more palatable to women. Traditionally, they have been sipped before going to bed and as a cure for the common cold and flu. But as the cold weather grips us, you’ll be rewarded by making a Hot Toddy to soothe the chills away.
The basics for a traditional hot toddy revolve around whisky, honey, lemon, hot water, and possibly some spices. After some experimentation with scotch, bourbon, rye, various measurements of honey, lemon, cloves, and cinnamon, here’s our favorite recipe.
Ingredients:- 2 tablespoons whisky
- 2 tablespoons mild honey
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 lemon slice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Preparation:
- In a mug or cup, mix the whisky, honey, lemon juice together.
- Add the cloves, slice lemon, and the lemon zest.
- Finally add the hot water and stir together.
A smoky Scotch such as Laphroaig gives the drink a different background nuance than a sweeter style Bourbon, which will be different from a spicy style Rye. There are no boundaries and requirements here and since there are enough flavors and spices in the drink, you don’t need to spend a mint or use your best Scotch.
- If you like a less sweet drink, use less honey.
- If you want a more diluted drink, add more hot water.
- For more of a cinnamon kick, add a Ceylon cinnamon stick.
If you are feeling a little down, a tad chilly, or maybe you sense a cold is coming on, a good night’s sleep will definitely do the trick, but isn’t going to bed a little toasty on the inside just as important?
Click here to read our online article about the Hot Toddy.
There’s not much point in drinking this in a bar and trudging home in the cold and rain. We recommend making this drink in the comfort of your own home. But if you must, here are some places serving spot-on winter warmers:
- Char No. 4
This Cobble Hill bar and restaurant is known for its Henry McKenna Bourbon Hot Toddy - Bar Henry
Not just about the wine here, they have a daily allocation of Tom and Jerry's for sale. - Cafe Sabarsky
If you are on the Upper East Side and need some warming, a Gluhwein, hot spiced red wine, will do the trick.
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Nosh your way through the Lower East Side, tasting food from Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, China, Italy, and more. December 27. - Where Did Gourmet's Library Go?
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