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Hot Toddy

Hot Toddy suits someone looking for sour and citrus rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable.

SourCitrus
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

15 ml Honey

1 Cinnamon

1 lemon

2 Cloves

Method
STEP 1 Whisk the whisky and honey together and split between 2 heatproof glasses. Add half of the cinnamon stick to each, then top up with 200ml boiling water. STEP 2 Add a splash of lemon juice to each, then taste and add more to your preference. Finish each with a slice of lemon, studded with a clove, and serve immediately.
Glass
Irish coffee cup
Garnish
Citrus garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood
02Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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