Baby Its Cold Outside, The Ultimate Hot Toddy

Friday, December 29, 2017

When temperatures start dropping, it’s nice to sip something warm and soothing, particularly just before climbing into bed for a long winter’s nap. This recipe for the ultimate hot toddy, is comforting without becoming cloying.

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. water
  • 1 oz. spiced rum
  • 1 oz. cognac
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • Dash of bitters
  • Cinnamon stick
  • Lemon wedge

Directions

In a small sauce pan, bring water to a boil, then pour into a large ceramic mug. Add rum, cognac, lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. Squeeze lemon wedge into the cup and drop in the rind. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

Careful, it’s hot!