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Hot Toddy

A soothing mug of scotch and honey with lemon, cinnamon, and star anise.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
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Hot Toddy
As seen on Episode 85

The preparation

7 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Fill a heatproof glass with boiling water to warm the glass. Dump most of the water out, leaving a small amount.

  2. 02

    Add 2 ounces scotch (or bourbon/rum/amaro).

  3. 03

    Add 3/4 ounce honey.

  4. 04

    Add a slice of lemon, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise.

  5. 05

    Top with hot water.

  6. 06

    Stir with the cinnamon stick or a spoon to dissolve the honey.

  7. 07

    Let it steep for a few minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Stir until the honey fully dissolves so it doesn't just pool at the bottom. Let it steep a few minutes with the lemon, cinnamon, and star anise so those flavors have time to come out into the drink.”

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