Honey Bourbon Hot Toddy

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A honey bourbon hot toddy will warm you up on a cold day. It's also comforting when you're under the weather.

A honey bourbon hot toddy is more than just a warm drink to take the chill off. There’s a reason it’s made the way it is. If you’ve ever been sick and Mom told you tea with lemon and/ or honey you know it’s because it’s soothing and has vitamin C. Turns out a hot toddy is a grown up version. I say grown up because there is alcohol involved.

A honey bourbon hot toddy will warm you up on a cold day. It's also comforting when you're under the weather.

Turns out bourbon is a decongestant. Everything I found researching a hot toddy said use whiskey. If you’re wondering the difference I explain it in my maple bourbon sour post. This drink looks like it’s made with tea but it’s not. Just four ingredients make up this beverage.

A honey bourbon hot toddy will warm you up on a cold day. It's also comforting when you're under the weather.

As I’ve said in many of my other adult beverage recipes use the best ingredients you can afford but use what you like. I like bourbon over whiskey but if you prefer whiskey, feel free to substitute it. I hope you’ve enjoyed this six week warm up drink series. Don’t forget to check out the other drinks this week.

 

Honey Bourbon Hot Toddy

Warm up with a honey bourbon hot toddy.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
8

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 16 ounces water
  • 3 ounces bourbon
  • 2 strips lemon peel

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan bring water to a boil.
  • In a 4 cup measuring cup add honey. Once water is boiling add water to honey and stir to dissolve. Once honey is dissolved, add bourbon and stir.
  • Divide between two 8 ounce mugs and garnish with a lemon peel stripe.

Recipe Notes

It's OK to substitute whiskey for the bourbon.

A honey bourbon hot toddy will warm you up on a cold day. It's also comforting when you're under the weather. Drink responsibly.

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3 Comments

    1. Yes, all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. While the terms bourbon and whiskey are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. For a whiskey to be considered a bourbon the mixutre of grains from which it is distilled must be 51% corn and the balance is comprised of rye or wheat and malted barley. Bourbon can also only come from Kentucky. Like Tequila can only come from Jalisco and Champagne from the Champagne region of France.

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