Classic Hot Toddy Recipe

There’s nothing better on a wintry day than a sip of a sweet elixir to warm you up. And if it’s something peaty and aromatic that might remind you of some of our favorite destinations, all the better! Here’s a recipe* for a classic drink that some say can cure all that ails you — and if it doesn’t, it might just make your burdens seem a tad lighter as it warms you up.

We love these on a cold winter day and it soothes the body when you are recovering from a cold!

Ingredients

2 ounces of whisky (try an Irish Whisky like Jameson)
2 teaspoons of sugar or honey
1 slice of lemon
4 cloves (or a cinnamon stick)
2 cups of boiled water

Directions

Fill up a mug with boiling water and set it aside to warm the glass. Pour out the water and add the whisky with the sugar or honey, then top with more hot water and stir. Stud the lemon with the cloves or add the lemon and cinnamon and serve. 

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While you’re drinking your hot toddy, why not contemplate a trip to Ireland or Scotland, where you can visit a distillery and see how whisky is made? You could also take part in our “Travel Gals Approved” trip to Ireland in Oct 2022!

*Recipe curtesy of our valued travel partner, CIE Tours!