Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
WhiskeyMediumIrish coffee cup
Cocktail guide
Hot Toddy
Hot Toddy combines Whiskey, Honey, Cinnamon, Lemon in a cocktail served in a irish coffee cup. It is a strong fit for cozy night in, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for cozy night in, date night.
Quick tags
Winter
Quick fact
Hot Toddy is usually served as a cocktail in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Whiskey, Honey, Cinnamon.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
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- 1STEP 1
- 2Whisk the whisky and honey together and split between 2 heatproof glasses. Add half of the cinnamon stick to each, then top up with 200ml boiling water.
- 3STEP 2
- 4Add a splash of lemon juice to each, then taste and add more to your preference. Finish each with a slice of lemon, studded with a clove, and serve immediately.
Method
Mixed
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Hot Toddy is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Whiskey, Honey, Cinnamon.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Irish coffee cup
Method
Mixed
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Whiskey, Honey, Cinnamon. Pairs nicely with richer plates, cheese boards, roasted nuts, or dessert.
Serving & context
Serve in a irish coffee cup and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Hot Toddy sits comfortably in the whiskey cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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Hot Toddy is usually served as a cocktail in a irish coffee cup, and its identity is shaped by Whiskey, Honey, Cinnamon.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Whiskey
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Irish coffee cup
Method
Mixed
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon.
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