Hot Drinks for Cold Weather
The arrival of winter can mean resetting the thermostat on your imbibing by making heated cocktails that beat the cold. These are three of the classics.
Hot Toddy
Born humbly in eighteenth-century Britain as a simple mix of whisky, sweetener and hot water, the updated Hot Toddy has added a raft of choices. Today, they’re made with spirits from Scotch to Irish, Bourbon, rum and brandy and can come zesty with spices, lemon juice and even tea.
2 oz. Scotch whisky (or other aged spirit)
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
Hot water (or tea)
Lemon wedge studded with cloves
Combine the …
