Though toddies can be prepared with practically any alcohol, David Wondrich (an expert on the history of the American cocktail) makes a case that pot-stilled spirits, such as cognac, single-malt scotch, and some dark rums, ryes, and bourbons (like Woodford Reserve), produce the best results. See the recipe for Hot Toddy ». Sarah Karnasiewicz
Though toddies can be prepared with practically any alcohol, in Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to “Professor” Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar (Perigee, 2007) David Wondrich makes a case that pot-stilled spirits, such as cognac, single-malt scotch, and some dark rums, ryes, and bourbons (like Woodford Reserve), produce the best results.
Hot Toddy
Warm up with this winter classic.
Yield: makes 1
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. white granulated or demerara sugar
- 3-4 oz. boiling water
- 2 oz. cognac, single-malt scotch, or pot-stilled rum, rye, or bourbon
Instructions
- To a warmed toddy glass, add the sugar, boiling water, and spirits. Stir with a toddy stick and serve.
