As a child I remember my whimsical great Aunt Bertha visiting for all our fall holiday gatherings. Every night before bed she drank her signature Hot Toddy. I wondered what was so special about this concoction she enjoyed during cooler months, until one day I found the recipe. Ahhh, now I understand.
Thought to have originated in Scotland, this drink is a staple in many southern homes. Wrapped in cozy checked blankets and sipping warm drinks reminds me of familial holiday gatherings.
Classic Hot Toddy Recipe:
"In a large cup, combine 1 spoonful honey, juice of ¼ lemon, 1 cinnamon stick, small dash cayenne (optional but recommended) and the tea bag of your choice. Stick 3 cloves into 1 small lemon wedge and add to the cup. Pour in a slug of bourbon, as much or as little as you like. Fill cup with boiling water, stir well and let steep 5 minutes. Savor slowly; repeat as necessary."
-Recipe courtesy of Wall Street Journal
Together with you,
Lisa Lou