Best 8 Mikes Hot Toddy Recipes

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Indulge in the soothing warmth of Mike's Hot Toddy, a classic libation that combines honey, lemon, and spices to create a healing elixir. Experience the invigorating aroma of cloves and cinnamon as they dance harmoniously with the zesty notes of lemon and the sweetness of honey. Sip on this timeless remedy to alleviate cold symptoms, soothe sore throats, and promote restful sleep. Elevate your Hot Toddy game with variations that cater to your taste preferences, including a Non-Alcoholic Hot Toddy for those seeking a cozy, caffeine-free treat, a Mulled Wine Hot Toddy that infuses the warmth of red wine, and a Hot Toddy with Bourbon for a touch of smoky sophistication. Discover the perfect Hot Toddy recipe to suit your needs and embark on a journey of taste and well-being.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC HOT TODDY



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Warm up with this classic hot toddy cocktail recipe! Hot toddies are so easy to make. You'll just need hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon. Recipe yields 1 cocktail.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Cocktail

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup water
1 1/2 ounces whiskey
2 to 3 teaspoons honey, to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
1 lemon round
1 cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a teapot or saucepan, bring the water to a simmer. Pour the hot water into a mug.
  • Add the whiskey, 2 teaspoons honey and 2 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir until the honey has disappeared into the hot water. Taste, and add 1 teaspoon honey for more sweetness, and/or 1 teaspoon more lemon juice for more zing.
  • Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick (if using). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cocktail, Calories 149 calories, Sugar 11.8 g, Sodium 10.1 mg, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

HOT TODDY



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Warm up with a hot toddy. The combination of whisky, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves really packs a punch and is great for entertaining in winter

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

50ml whisky
3 tsp honey
1 cinnamon stick , snapped in half
1 lemon , half juiced and half sliced
2 cloves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

HOT TODDY



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A great evening relaxer when you need something to help relieve that irritating cold.

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon honey
2 fluid ounces boiling water
1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 slice lemon
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour the honey, boiling water, and whiskey into a mug. Spice it with the cloves and cinnamon, and put in the slice of lemon. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes so the flavors can mingle, then sprinkle with a pinch of nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

TRADITIONAL HOT TODDY



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This makes an extra-large serving of a traditional hot toddy, perfect when you're sick in the wintertime. It's pretty potent--take this mug and go to bed!

Provided by Cherish Grabau

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1 wedge lemon
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 thin slice lemon

Steps:

  • Heat water in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Place honey in a large mug. Add hot water and bourbon; stir until honey is dissolved. Squeeze lemon wedge into the mug and discard. Stir with cinnamon stick; leave in the mug. Drop the thin slice of lemon into the mug for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Sugar 34.6 g

HOT TODDY



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Whether you're sick in bed or fresh off the slopes, a hot toddy warms everything up. The classic formula of whiskey, sugar and hot water is like the steamy cousin of an old-fashioned, but these days, a lot of other ingredients (citrus juice, apple cider, various spices) get added in the name of innovation, with mixed results. This version cozies up to the original, with a few optional additions based on preference. First, warm the mug with hot water, which primes the vessel to hold heat longer, yielding a truly hot toddy to the last sip. Then add scotch or bourbon, or for a modern twist, rum, cognac or amaro. Stir in a little honey, maple syrup or Demerara sugar, add hot water and stir to dissolve. Garnish with lemon peel and spices, if you like.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Boiling water, as needed
2 ounces scotch, bourbon, rye, Irish whiskey, dark rum, cognac or amaro
3/4 ounce light honey, such as acacia, or maple syrup (or 1 teaspoon Demerara sugar)
1 (3-inch) lemon peel
Cinnamon stick and whole star anise, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a 6-ounce heatproof mug or glass with boiling water and set aside, 1 minute. Pour out the water then add the spirit and honey to the warmed glass. Top with boiling water and stir until the honey is dissolved. Garnish with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick or star anise, if desired. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

MODERN HOT TODDY



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Think of this drink as the darker, richer cousin to the classic hot toddy. Choose an amaro with citrus notes that is medium in body and bitterness, and use a six-ounce serving vessel. (The smaller size will help the drink retain heat.) Warming the serving vessel and the ingredients themselves helps to keep the hot toddy, well, hot, but if you're keen on skipping one of the steps to a superiorly hot toddy, make it warming the ingredients - and drink with the urgency that choice demands.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Time 15m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon (or 1 individual bag) strong black loose-leaf tea, such as English breakfast
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 ounce medium-bodied rum, preferably gold
3/4 ounce amaro, such as Ramazzotti or Averna
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
Lemon slice, to finish

Steps:

  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Fill a 6-ounce heatproof mug or glass with boiling water and set aside, 1 minute.
  • Pour out the water, then add a tea bag or strainer and sugar to the warmed glass. Top with 4 ounces boiling water.
  • As the tea steeps, set another small heatproof mug or glass in a small saucepan or baking dish. Pour more boiling water around it, so the water comes halfway up the sides. Add the rum and amaro to the mug, and allow to sit and warm through.
  • Once the tea has steeped for 3 to 5 minutes, remove the tea bag or strainer, add the now-warmed rum and amaro mixture, stirring to ensure the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice and finish with a lemon slice. Serve immediately.

HOT TODDY



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As far as easy cocktails go, there's nothing quite as cozy and comforting as a hot toddy on a cold winter night. This toddy comes together in mere minutes. Plus, it's lighter and less sweet.

Categories     autumn     winter     パン     beverages     cocktail

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 oz. whisky or bourbon
1 tbsp. honey
1/2 oz. lemon juice
Lemon wedge and/or cinnamon stick, optional

Steps:

  • Place the water in a mug and microwave on high for 1 minute until very hot (but not boiling). Mix in the whiskey, honey and lemon juice. Drop in a lemon wedge and cinnamon stick, if you like.

MIKE'S HOT TODDY



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This recipe is the final outcome of trying out different concoctions. I'm not a whiskey drinker, but my BF just can't stop drinking it (whether he's sick or not!) You can use any whiskey you like but he says this one works best.

Provided by MissyIffy

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 ounces johnnie walker black label whiskey
4 ounces hot water
1 dash nutmeg
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash clove

Steps:

  • Squeeze a piece of lemon (1 tablespoon) into a microwave-safe mug.
  • Add the spoonful of honey, whiskey and hot water.
  • Microwave until piping hot (maybe 30-45 secs).
  • Add spices to taste.
  • Chase that cold away!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the hot toddy will be. Use fresh lemon juice, high-quality honey or agave syrup, and a good quality whiskey, brandy, or rum.
  • Don't boil the water: Boiling the water will kill the beneficial properties of the honey and lemon juice. Instead, heat the water until it is just simmering.
  • Add the honey or agave syrup to the hot water first: This will help the honey or agave syrup to dissolve properly and prevent it from clumping.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist: A lemon twist adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the hot toddy and makes it look more festive.
  • Serve immediately: Hot toddies are best enjoyed hot, so serve them immediately after they are made.

Conclusion:

A hot toddy is a classic wintertime drink that is perfect for warming up on a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of hot water, lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and whiskey, brandy, or rum, a hot toddy is the perfect drink for soothing a sore throat, clearing congestion, and promoting relaxation. So next time you're feeling under the weather, or just want to warm up on a cold night, give a hot toddy a try.

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