How to Make a Hot Toddy
I have a horrible cold, and so tonight, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and make my first ever Hot Toddy. It really does taste rather horrid, but I think that if it were made without the Scotch, it would be quite palatable!
In any case, if you are in the same position as I, afflicted with a nasty cold or flu, you may wish to try this one. Make it, get into bed, sip, and then…sleep!
Hot Toddy Recipe
1 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1 TBSP honey
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 shots Scotch Whisky
Mix the water, cinnamon, cloves, honey and lemon juice in a tall mug. Microwave on high for 1.5 minutes. Remove from microwave, and add 2 shots of Whisky. Sip….Sleep.
According to the show Alton Brown did on hot toddy’s last night (how timely!), English hot toddies can be made with any kind of liquor..it’s American ones that prefer Scotch. Soo… maybe find one that tastes a bit better than Scotch?