Continuing our Fall trend, we are featuring another heated cocktail- perfect for an evening drink when the night air turns cold! When the Hot Toddy first came to our attention on a vintage cocktail list we nearly discounted it all together. Our first thoughts, even our second and third thoughts, tended to be something like "how good can this be, people used it as medicine?!" Even as we prepared it we were cautious- not expecting too much, hoping it was "OK".We could not have been more wrong! The Hot Toddy will definitely become a part of our cold weather repertoire. It was crazy easy to make, only needed ingredients we already had on hand, AND was both tasty and warming. In fact, we have continued making these at home since trying them out for this blog! Yummy Cozy!
The drink's origins can be traced back to the late 1700's India (although other variations attribute it to an Irish doctor, prescribing it medicinally), where it was made with liquor, hot water, sugar and spice. It is no surprise that it quickly spread to colder and wetter climates in the UK and American colonies, as British influence spanned more of the globe. As the drink spread, local spices and regional liquor preferences created a number of variations. By the 1830's it had become a common cold remedy used by everyone from grandma down to young children.
RECIPE
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp lemon
2 shots Bourbon
2 shots Bourbon
boiling water (about 1/2 cup)
Add first 3 ingredients to Irish coffee glass (or other mug). Pour in boiling water and stir!
** NOTE the original recipe had 2 Tbsp honey, but we felt it was sweet enough with one!
Cheers and Stay Warm!
Christine and Stacy
