Drinks

Traditional Hot Whiskey (Hot Toddy)

3 mins
Prep
1 min
Cook

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Ingredients

  • 50ml Irish whiskey
  • 150ml boiling water
  • 1 thick round slice of fresh lemon
  • 5-6 whole cloves
  • 1-2 tsp pure Irish honey

Method

  1. Stud the outside rind of the lemon slice firmly with the whole cloves.
  2. Place the honey and the whiskey into a heatproof glass or mug.
  3. Pour in the boiling water and stir well until the honey has fully dissolved.
  4. Drop the clove-studded lemon slice into the hot liquid, cover with a saucer for 1 minute to let the spices steep, and enjoy warm.

The timeless Irish home remedy for the common cold or a damp evening. Warm, soothing, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with lemon, cloves, and honey.