One of our favorite local spots start serving hot cocktails during the colder months of the year. I love a good hot toddy. It's the perfect drink to sip and enjoy good company and chilly weather. Most hot toddy recipes are pretty simple and can be made with ingredients you already have. This is one of my favorites, a sweet tea hot toddy.
Sweet Tea Hot Toddy, makes two.
Needed: tea of choice (I used a vanilla chamomile. I think black or herbal teas are best for this, but you can try a green if you prefer.), one lemon, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 ounces (I use a shot glass to meaure) bourbon or whiskey and hot water.
Heat water and when ready steep the tea. I keep mine light by steeping for less time than usual. To each glass add juice from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 ounce alcohol. Stir to combine. Feel free to add more honey if you like yours a little more on the sweet side.
Super easy and super comforting. Enjoy one curled up with a good book under the covers. If you're that kind of gal (I totally am, with fuzzy socks and everything!). xo. Emma
So crazy that it is getting cold out! I am loving whiskey more and more these days so I will have to try it!
-Miranda
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Posted by: miranda | September 26, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Love this! I am obsessed with tea so this is perfect for a nice Sunday Funday :) Checkout my blog if you get a chance, I just posted for Menswear Wednesday, it's my weekly post on all things menswear! Follow if you like.
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Posted by: Jenn | September 26, 2012 at 05:21 PM
oh this is perfect for the time being , best thing to fight weather change
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Posted by: luba | September 26, 2012 at 05:24 PM
sounds so yummy and lovely for when you have company! Would love to try this out some time soon.
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Posted by: Lara | September 26, 2012 at 05:26 PM
These look delicious! Perfect for the chilly weather we've been having here lately. :)
-Lindsey
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Posted by: Et tu, tutu? | September 26, 2012 at 05:45 PM
This sounds great. All comforting and, you're right, perfect for fuzzy sock wearing!
Posted by: Loulou | September 26, 2012 at 06:05 PM
This is actually a simple idea but you wrapped it in a very beautiful way <3
Posted by: Dinda Puspitasari | September 26, 2012 at 06:20 PM
what a funny coincidence! i've been sick that past two days so have been sipping on a hot toddy or two. i like to use Yogi Cold Comfort tea (even when i'm not sick) and i add a splash of lemon, a pinch of ginger and nutmeg, a little sugar (no honey for this vegan) and a cinnamon stick to stir! yummm!
Posted by: keni | September 26, 2012 at 06:26 PM
That looks so good!!! A friend and I are starting a new blog full of recipes such as this!
If you want to take a look at the one we did to make MACARONS follow the link! :)
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Posted by: anapaula B | September 26, 2012 at 07:25 PM
I didnt know this but I will try for sure!!! Love the pics!!
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Posted by: Raquel | September 26, 2012 at 07:33 PM
The perfect mix of warmth for cold winter nights!
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Posted by: Stephanie | September 26, 2012 at 08:14 PM
When I was bartending, we used to make hot toddys with Apple Cinnamon herbal tea, muddled both lemon and orange with honey, a small dash of bitters and a nice, smooth bourbon... girl, let me tell you; it was THE BEST! So delicious, perfect for a cool fall night...
Posted by: Lauren | September 26, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Ooooh this looks good! Perfect on a cool Fall day.
Posted by: Lesley | September 26, 2012 at 08:18 PM
I use licorice tea because its soothing to the throat and I usually drink these when I have a cold. They work wonders!
Posted by: Leigh | September 26, 2012 at 09:08 PM
i love it when i'm cold and i drink a hot cup of tea with lemons and honey, it makes your hole body warm, i just love tea on cold days!
Posted by: Grieg | September 26, 2012 at 10:26 PM
Great timing Emma! I'm recently taking a liking to Bourbon. I can't wait to try this on a chilly night :)
Posted by: wackdelly | September 26, 2012 at 11:13 PM
gnammyyy
xx
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Posted by: Irene's Closet | September 27, 2012 at 12:18 AM
So good. Thank you for reminding me.
It may sound odd to some, but even sneak in some milk sometimes.
x
Posted by: Cybele Masterman | September 27, 2012 at 12:26 AM
it is getting cold here and i think this will be perfect to cure the coldness. stay home, cuddled in the bed and have something warm like this. perfect!
Anh @ Fab 'n Fun
Posted by: Anh L. | September 27, 2012 at 01:21 AM
We make it with rum but it could be nice with whiskey...
Cheers from Hungary! :)
Posted by: Noemi | September 27, 2012 at 01:41 AM