Holiday Cocktail #3: Smoked Hot Toddy
Quick Answer
A smoked hot toddy is 4 ounces of just-boiled water (or tea), 2 ounces of bourbon and 3/4 ounce of light honey stirred together in a mug, finished with a squeeze of lemon, a cinnamon stick and 10 to 20 seconds of wood smoke on top. Four simple ingredients, most of them already in your kitchen, make it one of the easiest winter cocktails there is.
Ingredients
- 4oz boiling water (or tea)
- 2oz bourbon whiskey
- 3/4oz light honey (may substitute maple syrup)
- large lemon wedge
- cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Bring 4oz of water to boil, remove from heat and pour in coffee mug. Some people like to substitute tea for water in this step.
- Add bourbon and honey to the 4oz of water Stir until honey dissolves.
- Squeeze lemon wedge into glass and drop in the lemon wedge as well.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick and give it a few swirls to flavor the drink with cinnamon.
- Smoke the drink with the Aged & Charred Cocktail Smoker Top. Allow smoke to settle on top of drink for 10-20 seconds and serve.
Make It Your Own
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a hot toddy with tea instead of water?
Yes. Our recipe calls for 4 ounces of boiling water, and many people swap in tea for that step. Honey can also be swapped for maple syrup.
Can you smoke a hot drink?
Yes. Pour the toddy into the mug first, then smoke it and let the smoke settle on top for 10 to 20 seconds before serving, just as you would with a cold cocktail.
What whiskey goes in a hot toddy?
We make ours with 2 ounces of bourbon, which pairs naturally with the honey, lemon and cinnamon.
