Hot Brandy Toddy

Name: Hot Brandy Toddy
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz Brandy; 0.5 oz Honey Syrup; 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice; 4 oz Hot Water; 2 Clove; Lemon wheel (garnish, optional)

Classic

The Hot Toddy, made with brandy.

NightcapWinterSpicedWarming

4 minEasyBalanced

Warm brandy with honey sweetness, bright lemon, and clove. Soothing and gently sweet.

Ingredients

2 oz Brandy
0.5 oz Honey Syrup
0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
4 oz Hot Water
2 Clove
Lemon wheel · optional garnish

Method

1
Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.
2
Add the brandy, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
3
Top with hot water and stir gently.
4
Garnish with a lemon wheel studded with the cloves.

The Story

The Hot Toddy is an old cold-weather remedy and has been made with whiskey, rum, and brandy. Brandy is a traditional choice, and its fruit and soft oak suit the lemon and honey.

Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Lemon wheel