Best Hot Toddy Recipe | With Tea & For Colds
What is the best cold weather cocktail when you need to turn to the best winter drink? Cold weather is here and we all need the best hot toddy recipe to bundle up with!The hot toddy recipe for colds is also a must when you just want some comfort during cold and flu season. A true hot toddy normally does not have tea however this recipe includes the tea option as typically it tastes much better with tea vs. the more straight version.A hot toddy with tea also helps with colds due to the nutritional value and other benefits from the tea you use for this amazing winter drink.
Servings: 1 drink
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hot water or brewed tea lemon tea or black tea is best
- 1-2 oz whiskey/bourbon/rye rum or brandy
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Optional
- 1/4 cup hot apple cider in place of water/tea
Garnish Options
- Cinnamon stick
- Sliced apple
- Star Anise
- Lemon wedge
Instructions
- Put hot water or tea in your mug, add lemon juice, honey and whiskey.
- Garnish with lemon, cinnamon stick and a star anise if you have one.