Hot Toddy

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.

  • Serves

    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

Step 1

To a warmed toddy glass, add the sugar, boiling water, and spirits. Stir with a toddy stick and serve.
  1. To a warmed toddy glass, add the sugar, boiling water, and spirits. Stir with a toddy stick and serve.
Drinks

Hot Toddy

  • Serves

    makes 1

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.

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

Step 1

To a warmed toddy glass, add the sugar, boiling water, and spirits. Stir with a toddy stick and serve.
  1. To a warmed toddy glass, add the sugar, boiling water, and spirits. Stir with a toddy stick and serve.

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