Irish Hot Whiskey
ClassicIrish whiskey, lemon, cloves, and hot water.
NightcapWinterSpicedWarming
4 minEasyBalanced
Warming Irish whiskey with fragrant clove, tart lemon, and gentle sweetness. Soothing, spiced, and perfect for a cold night.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish Whiskey
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
- 4 Clove
- 4 oz Hot Water
- Clove-studded lemon wheel · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Warm the glass by filling it with hot water, then discard.
- 2
Add the Irish whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cloves.
- 3
Top with hot water and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish with a clove-studded lemon wheel.
The Story
The Irish Hot Whiskey, sometimes called a hot whiskey or hot Irish, is Ireland's answer to the Hot Toddy. Cloves, lemon, and sugar are the traditional trio, and the drink has long been a household remedy for winter colds.
Glass · Irish coffee glassGarnish · Clove-studded lemon wheel