Ad Number: 103120NWC9441
Come the holiday season, hot toddies are
ideal for entertaining, providing spirited fun
and a means to chasing away the winter chill.
Hot toddies have been around for
centuries. Usually a mix of a spirit - either
whiskey, rum or brandy - hot water, honey and
spices, some believe the word "toddy" comes
from an Indian drink of the same name that is
produced by fermenting the sap of palm trees.
Other sources say the hot toddy was created
by Dr. Robert Bentley Todd, an Irish physician
who prescribed a drink made of brandy, white
cinnamon, sugar syrup, and water. e drink
was dubbed the "hot toddy."
Hot drinks embellished with alcohol were
long used for medicinal purposes. While
alcoholic beverages are no longer used as
medicine, hot toddies can still chase away
a chill. "Grog" is another name given to
hot alcoholic drinks, or any drink in which
unmeasured amounts of spirits are mixed
with other ingredients. Grog may also refer to
a water-and-rum mixture that sea merchants
once drank. e water kept the merchants
hydrated, while the rum prevented the water
from spoiling during voyages.
e classic hot toddy can be a versatile
drink used to keep guests comfortable and
cheerful. is warm libation is soothing and
savory, mixing citrus, honey and spices, which
each have their various health benefits.
Although hot toddy recipes vary, the
following is the recipe for a classic hot toddy,
as culled by recipes from Wine Enthusiast,
Imbibe and PBS Food.
Classic Hot Toddy
1 1/2 ounces bourbon, whiskey or another
brown liquor
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 cup boiling water
Cinnamon stick
Lemon wedge
Cloves or star anise
Combine liquor, lemon juice, honey, and
boiling water together in a mug or Irish coffee
glass. Push cloves or star anise into the lemon
wedge. Add the cinnamon stick and lemon
wedge to the mug. Allow lemon and cinnamon
stick to steep in the beverage for a few minutes.
Stir and enjoy.
Warm up with a classic
this holiday season
hot toddy
20 • November 2020 • oZArK LIvING
