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Hot Toddy
The hot toddy is a warm Scottish cocktail of whisky, honey, and lemon topped with hot water β a traditional nightcap on cold nights or when you feel a cold coming on.
π· Please drink responsibly and only if you are of legal drinking age. Avoid alcohol if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or driving.
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π The Story Behind This Drink
In Scotland it has long been a bedtime drink for damp winter nights and a folk remedy for colds. The name may come from toddy, an Indian palm wine. Itβs often garnished with a clove-studded lemon slice or a cinnamon stick.
π Where itβs enjoyed: On a winter night in a Highland home, someone settles into an armchair by the fire with a steaming glass.
π₯ Ingredients (serves 1)
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Whisky
40ml
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Honey
1 tbsp
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Lemon Juice
1 tbsp
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Water
120ml (boiling)
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Cloves
3
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Lemon
1 slice
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Cinnamon Stick
1 (optional)
π©βπ³ Instructions
Warm a heatproof glass or mug with hot water, then pour it out.
Stud the rind of the lemon slice with the cloves.
Put the honey, lemon juice, and whisky in the glass.
Pour in the boiling water and stir until the honey dissolves.
Float the clove-studded lemon and a cinnamon stick if you like.
π‘ Tips for Success
- Blended Scotch is the classic. Some use brandy or rum instead.
- Topping with hot black tea instead of water adds aroma.
- Warm alcohol goes to your head faster, so sip slowly. Please drink responsibly and only if of legal drinking age.
