irish hot toddy recipe

Hot Toddy Recipe

Warm, soothing, and incredibly simple this hot toddy is the perfect cozy drink for chilly nights, relaxing evenings, or calming cold symptoms. With just a few ingredients like hot water, whiskey, honey, and lemon, you can make this classic comforting cocktail in minutes.

hot toddy recipe for colds
hot toddy recipe for colds

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup hot water
  • 1 ½ ounces whiskey
  • 2–3 teaspoons honey (to taste)
  • 2–3 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1 lemon round
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat water in a kettle or saucepan until simmering, then pour it into a mug.
  • Add whiskey, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until the honey fully dissolves.
  • Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness or more lemon for brightness.
  • Garnish with a lemon round and cinnamon stick, if desired.
  • Sip and enjoy the warmth!
hot toddy recipe with tea
hot toddy recipe with tea

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail