5 Hot Toddy Cocktails To Try On National Hot Toddy Day

National Hot Toddy Day is around the corner, and you’re intrigued to be a part of the celebratory spirit. While the urge is there, your finances don’t allow you to go all the way to Scotland. Don’t worry because we’ll tell you how you can bring Scotland to your home. Just try these absolutely delicious Hot Toddy cocktails, and trust us, the warmth of these will transport you to the Scottish landscape.

5 Hot Toddy Cocktails To Try On National Hot Toddy Day

1. The Classic Hot Toddy
2. Yule Tide Toddy
3. Hot Gin Toddy
4. Hot Apple Toddy
5. The Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy

1. The Classic Hot Toddy

The Classic Hot Toddy, also known as the “grandfather of hot drinks,” is one cocktail that never fails to live up to expectations. This cocktail makes sure to do its job seriously, keeping people warm and cozy. Jacques Bezuidenhout from San Francisco is credited for introducing this recipe to the world. What better excuse to try making this beautiful cocktail yourself than National Hot Toddy Day? Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of whiskey (Bourbon Scotch or Irish)
• ¾ cup of water
• 2 to 3 teaspoons of lemon juice for taste
• 2 to 3 teaspoons of honey for taste
• 1 cinnamon stick and a slice of lemon for garnishing

How To Make Classic Hot Toddy

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a saucepan bring the water to a simmer and pour it into a glass immediately.
3. Now add the remaining whiskey, lemon juice, and honey, and stir continuously until the honey dissolves.
4. Top up with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick for garnishing and voila! your classic cocktail is ready to be served hot.

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2. Yule Tide Toddy

“While I tell of Yuletide treasure,” a line from a Christmas Carol, reminds us that it’s officially the time to talk about the Yule Tide Toddy cocktail recipe. This delicious cocktail will be a perfect addition to your Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and other celebrations. Yule Tide Toddy is an upgraded recipe of the Classic Hot Toddy made with divine ingredients such as bourbon and maple syrup. Its taste certainly is heavenly and here’s how you can make this drink.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of bourbon
• 2 ounces of hot water
• ½ ounce of Amaro Abano
• ¼ ounce of maple syrup
• 3 dashes of apple bitters
• Cinnamon stick for garnishing

How To Make Yule Tide Toddy

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a heatproof saucepan combine all the ingredients except the cinnamon stick and heat it.
3. Lastly, pour it into a glass and garnish it with the cinnamon stick.

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3. Hot Gin Toddy

On a cold winter night, what’s a better way to start the New Year than with a warm cup of Hot Toddy? There is nothing wonderful like enjoying a Toddy while the fire crackles in front of you—sounds quite a surreal experience, isn’t it? All you need is a nice blend of gin, sugar, and spice to make the perfect Hot Gin Toddy. Here is a quick recipe for you that you can make within minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ ounces of gin
• 2 ounces of hot water
• ¾ ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Cinnamon stick for garnishing

How To Make Hot Gin Toddy

1. Gather all the ingredients
2. In a glass mug or brandy snifter add the gin, lemon juice, and sugar.
3. Add the hot water and give all the ingredients a nice mix till the sugar dissolves.
4. Garnish it with a cinnamon stick and your Hot Gin Toddy is ready to be served.

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4. Hot Apple Toddy

If you enjoy an apple a day, Hot Apple Toddy can be a perfect alcoholic companion to keep the doctor away. A good mix of apple brandy or whiskey with apple cider is what makes a delicious Hot Apple Toddy. As you sip on this delicious drink, the warm and comforting flavors will give you the feeling of being in Scotland. The recipe is as simple as the name and here’s how you can make it at home.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of apple brandy or whiskey
• 5 ounces of apple cider
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• Cinnamon stick, 2 -3 cloves, and lemon wedges for garnishing

How To Make Hot Apple Toddy

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the apple cider.
3. Heat the Irish mug as well and keep it aside.
4. Now, pour the honey into the mug and add your super ingredient, i.e apple brandy or whiskey.
5. Top it up with the heated apple cider and stir well.
6. Garnish the top with lemon wedges, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
7.  Voila! Your delicious cocktail is all ready to be enjoyed.

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5. The Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy

Want to revamp your Hot Toddy cocktail? The Cooper & Thief is a perfect drink to achieve that. As suggested by the name, The Cooper & Thief is your hero ingredient that will give a kick to this entire cocktail. Spices and tannins give a spicy punch to the drink. If the spicy cocktails intrigue you, here is an easy yet outstanding recipe to try out.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces of Cooper & Thief red wine blend
• 6 ounces of High West American Prairie Bourbon 
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks
• 1-2 star anise
• 8-12 ounces of hot water 
• 2 ounces of lemon juice
• Granulated sugar

How To Make The Cooper & Thief Hot Toddy

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a saucepan, simmer the wine, cinnamon sticks, and star anise until warm.
3. Now add sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
4. Remove from heat and strain.
5. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, and spiced syrup in a mug, top with hot water, and stir.
6. Garnish with a smoke cinnamon stick and a lemon wedge.

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Summing Up!

We’re sure our list of Hot Toddy cocktails will not let you down. National Hot Toddy day might not be a big deal in your area but hey, who needs a big reason to have a delicious glass of Hot Toddy? So, gather your pals and have a gala time trying these recipes at home.

FAQs

What Whiskey Is Best For Hot Toddy?

Here is a list of whiskey that is best to make Hot Toddy and they are –

• Four Roses Yellow Label
• Jameson Irish Whiskey
• Wild Turkey 101
• Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey
• Monkey Shoulder
• The Sexton Whiskey Single Malt
• The Famous Grouse
• Bulleit Rye
• Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey

What Food Goes With Hot Toddy?

Foods like ham, Swiss, and apricot pinwheels are the best to have with a Hot Toddy.

What Alcohol Makes The Best Hot Toddy?

Bourbon whiskey doesn’t overpower the other flavors in the Hot Toddy which is why it’s a go-to choice to make Hot Toddy.

What Glass Do You Serve A Hot Toddy In?

Viski Hot Toddy Glass is one of the popular types of cocktail glass used to serve a Hot Toddy.

Where Did The Hot Toddy Originate?

Hot Toddy most likely originated in India in 1610. It used to be made by evaporating the liquid sap found in the palms of maple trees.

What Does A Hotty Toddy Taste Like?

Hot Toddy is usually made by combining a few ingredients: lemon, hot water, honey, and whiskey or bourbon. In terms of taste, it’s somewhat like a hot and sweeter version of the particular spirit you use to prepare it (whiskey or bourbon).