Hot Toddy
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Hot Toddy is a low-alcohol hot drink based on black tea and aromatic alcohol, flavored with lemon juice and honey.
Hot Toddy is a warming low-alcohol drink popular in Ireland, the UK and the USA. The drink is traditionally prepared with black tea or hot water, with the addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar or honey and a portion of strong, aromatic alcohol. In Ireland this is most often whiskey, but in other countries versions with the addition of rum or brandy are no less popular.
In former times, it was believed that the drink had healing properties; it was even prescribed by doctors as a remedy that could initially stop a cold. Of course, modern medicine is not so loyal, and by today’s standards this cocktail can only be called medicinal as a “medicine for the soul”, because the ability to warm, invigorate and in a few minutes relieve the fatigue accumulated during the day cannot be taken away from Hot Toddy. An ideal drink for the cold season and intimate gatherings - aromatic, cozy and so pleasantly warming. Try it!
To prepare 1 serving of the drink you will need the ingredients indicated in the list.
Ингредиенты
Large-leaf black tea – 1 tsp.
Water (boiling water) – 225 ml
Cinnamon – 0.5-1 stick (optional)
Honey – 1 tbsp.
Lemon – 0.5 pcs. (1 tbsp juice)
Whiskey/rum/brandy – 50 ml
Рецепт
1. Brew medium-strength black tea. Place the leaves of large-leaf black tea in a teapot, add cinnamon, pour boiling water over everything and leave for 3-5 minutes for the mixture to infuse.
2. Measure 1 tbsp into a cup or glass for serving the drink. freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp. liquid honey and 50 ml of aromatic strong alcohol. Whiskey, rum, brandy or even good cognac - your choice.
3. Pour in the infused hot tea, filling the glass to the top. If desired, add a slice of lemon and a cinnamon stick to the glass for garnish.
4. Hot Toddy is ready! Stir the drink to dissolve the honey and serve.