Hot Toddy
- 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
- 3/4 oz Ginger Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Pimento Bitters
- 4 oz Hot Water
Build in a pre-heated mug. Garnish with an orange peel.
| Prep Time | 2 minutes |
| Servings | 1 |
| Category | Toddy |
| Tags | 1600-1775 (Punch Age), Après-ski |
| Proof | 18.3 |
| Strength | 1 standard drinks |
| Glass | Coffee Mug |
| Temp | Hot |
There are many ways to make a Hot Toddy. A lot of them suck. This one is pretty good.
If you want it to be piping hot, build everything except the hot water in a shaker tin in a hot water bath. Once warmed through, pour this into the pre-heated mug and top with hot water.
I know, pimento bitters are not exactly growing on trees. I just happened to have Dale DeGroff's when making this toddy. You can substitute a barspoon of pimento dram or failing that, a dusting of nutmeg.
While visiting the Oregon coast, I came up with a variation I call a North Coast Toddy:
- 1 1/2 oz dark rum (Goslings)
- 3/4 oz ginger syrup
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2 dashes pimento bitters
- 4 oz hot water