Earl Grey Hot Toddy
ClassicBourbon, honey and lemon in hot Earl Grey tea.
NightcapWinterWarmingCitrusy
6 minEasyBalanced
Warm, floral, and honeyed. Bergamot and lemon brighten the oaky vanilla of bourbon.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.5 oz Honey Syrup
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 oz Black Tea
- Lemon wheel · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.
- 2
Brew the black tea strong and keep it hot.
- 3
Add the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice to the warmed glass.
- 4
Top with the hot tea and stir gently.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
The Story
The toddy formula, spirit, sweetener, citrus and hot water, takes easily to tea. Earl Grey's bergamot adds a floral citrus note that suits whiskey and honey.
Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Lemon wheel