This is a hot whiskey:
It’s delicious and perfect for winter. I love them dearly, and they’re simple to make. It’s just a hot toddy with whiskey:
A shot of whiskey (mine is usually quite generous), a slice of lemon with some cloves stuck into it, and a spoon of sugar all into a suitable glass or mug. Then just add hot, not boiling, water. Result = awesomeness in a glass.
Some glasses may need to be warmed gently with some hot water first, the trick there is to have a metal spoon in the glass when you add the hot water so the glass doesn’t crack. We have a selection of suitable glass mugs / irish coffee mugs just perfect for the job.
I like a lot of cloves. Some people can’t stand lemon or cloves. Some people add more sugar, or none at all. I’ve heard of people adding cinnamon sticks, which just sounds wrong to me, to be honest. Play around with it and see what you like.
Oh, and yeah, hot toddies made with port are also delicious, and I used to share a house with someone who made them using Limoncello, for a hot, alcoholic, lemon drink. Which was also really tasty, I gotta say.
