Aquavit Hot Toddy

Aquavit and Swedish punsch bring a botanical and spiced base to this warm lemon drink. Honey is a modest adjustable sweetener, and the mug service leaves room to let the drink cool before sipping.

Warm pale amber Aquavit Hot Toddy in a heatproof mug, lemon twist and one star anise, no ice.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Aquavit
  • 22.5 ml Kronan Swedish Punsch
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 180 ml Hot drinking water
  • 5 ml Honey
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish
  • 1 piece Food-grade star anise

Instructions

  1. Warm a heatproof mug with hot water, then empty it carefully.
  2. Add the honey and a little of the measured hot water; stir until dissolved.
  3. Stir in aquavit, Swedish punsch, lemon juice and the remaining water, leaving space below the rim.
  4. Add the optional star anise and lemon twist, then let the drink cool to a comfortable sipping temperature.