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Hot Toddy in a irish coffee glass with lemon wheel and cinnamon stick (AI-generated image)
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Hot Toddy

Whiskey, honey and lemon in hot water — a cozy, soothing cold-weather drink that's easy to adjust to your taste.

Time
4 min
Difficulty
Easy
Method
Built in glass
Glass
Irish coffee glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Garnish: Lemon wheel (1 slice), Cinnamon stick (1)

How to make it

  1. 1

    Warm a mug with hot water, then empty it.

  2. 2

    Add honey and lemon juice, then the hot water, and stir to dissolve.

  3. 3

    Stir in the whiskey.

Bar gear

Equipment for this drink

Tools you'll need

  • JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
  • Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
  • Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

  • Irish coffee glassA heat-safe stemmed mug for hot drinks and toddies.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.

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