The Hot Toddy is one of winter’s most perfect, and yet under-appreciated cocktails. Typically a mix of bourbon, lemon juice, honey and hot water, it soothes your heart and soul from the inside out. Some say it is the ultimate cure-all for winter: be it a cold, the flu, or just the winter blues. I say? Sure couldn’t hurt.
We took the aromatic, soul-soothing qualities of the traditional Toddy to a whole new level by swapping the hot water with a fragrant herbal chamomile tea (in this case the Days of Heaven chamomile blend from August Uncommon, infused with lemon verbena and rhubarb. Trust me, it’s as amazing as it sounds). To that we added a spiced honey syrup infused with cinnamon and star anise.
It’s everything you love about wintertime in one heart-warming cup.
We created this recipe to feature the new Glass Tea Kettle from KitchenAid – a stunning appliance that is a must-own for any tea aficionado. I swear, Taylor uses this thing 3 times a day at least. Sometimes he even makes me a cup. (I kid, I kid).
So next time you’re cold, have a cold, or simply need something soothing, this Spiced Chamomile Hot Toddy is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
It is pure boozy comfort, through and through.
It makes you wonder why hot cocktails aren’t more common.
It’s everything you love about wintertime in one heart-warming cup: soothing chamomile, healing bourbon, and a spiced honey syrup infused with cinnamon and star anise.
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