Hot Toddy
This hot toddy recipe is the quintessential winter warmer - steamy, spirited, and guaranteed to lift the fog on even the chilliest evenings!
Ingredients
Method
Combine the lemon, sugar, and water in a small, 2 to 3-quart slow cooker set to high. Cover and heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely, 20 to 30 minutes. Add the Scotch whiskey and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and serve warm with lemon slices and freshly grated nutmeg.
Sip back and relax - this hug-in-a-mug hot toddy recipe is a classic cure for cold nights.
We’ve all got our own definition of what comfort food is, and this hot toddy recipe is a classic comfort drink! Steeped in British pub tradition and beloved across the UK, hot toddies are the classic sip for chilly nights, festive gatherings, or winding down by the fire after a long day. For centuries, people have enjoyed a hot toddy drink to chase away colds and soothe the soul.
The best bit is that you don't need to wrap up warm and go to the pub to enjoy this warm toddy recipe, it’s super-simple to make at home. All you need to do is combine the lemon, sugar and water and heat them gently until the sugar dissolves. Then you add the Scotch whisky and serve it with lemon slices and a sprinkle of grated nutmeg. The result is a classic hot toddy drink - a warming, slightly sweet elixir with zingy citrus, mellow whisky and aromatic spice, perfect for cold hands and bright spirits.
Hot toddy recipes have been around for donkey’s years, and there’s loads of different ways to make it your own. Try swapping out Scotch for Irish whiskey, spiced rum, or even bourbon. Add honey for extra smoothness, cinnamon sticks or cloves for festive flair, or stir in black tea for a slightly different taste. You can also experiment with slices of orange, a splash of apple juice, or even a pinch of ginger for a fiery finish.
This hot toddy drink is great as a solo sip for the perfect nightcap, but if you’re want to combine comfort food with comfort drinks for the ultimate fireside treat, how about a plateful of chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, a slice of Michelin maestro Marcus Wareing’s ginger cake with salted caramel sauce, or his festive frangipane mince pies!
