Hot toddy

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.

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Hot toddy

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 5 minutes – Total Time: 10 minutes

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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