When winter’s chill sets in, few things are as comforting as a steaming mug of a classic hot toddy. Made with black tea, honey, lemon, warming cloves and a splash of whisky, brandy or rum, this cosy drink comes together in just 10 minutes. It’s the perfect nightcap for cold evenings, whether you’re curled up with a book or entertaining friends.
Hot toddy
Ingredients
- 10 ml honey
- 30 ml whisky, brandy, or rum
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 2 bags black tea (of your choice)
- 500 ml water
- 2 cloves
- 2 slices of orange or lemon
Instructions
1
DIVIDE and place the honey, whisky, brandy, or rum, and lemon juice into two mugs.
2
BOIL the water and steep the tea bags.
3
DIVIDE and pour the black tea into the mugs.
4
GARNISH with a clove and slice of orange or lemon each.
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