What to drink on cold winter evenings

The Hot Toddy is the grandfather of hot cocktails. Equally at home in a snowbound mountain cabin as it is on an acclaimed cocktail menu, the Hot Toddy has one job that it takes quite seriously: warming you up.

The Hot Toddy has been linked to warming up winter nights next to a fireplace, as well as warding off colds. You can use any kind of whiskey you like in this hot and comforting classic, and the end result will be equally delicious. Grab your favorite mug, and get ready for a warm whiskey embrace.

Ingredients in The Hot Toddy Cocktail
Units
Boiling water, to fill a mug
4
Cloves
1
Lemon twist
2 tsp
Demerara sugar or brown sugar
1⁄4 oz
Fresh lemon juice
2 oz
Bourbon, rye whiskey, Irish whiskey or scotch

How to make The Hot Toddy Cocktail

Fill a mug with boiling water and let stand for a minute or two to warm.

Meanwhile, stick the cloves into the lemon twist and set aside.

Empty the mug and fill about halfway with fresh boiling water.

Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.

Add the prepared lemon twist and stir.

Add the lemon juice and whiskey, and stir again.