Hot Toddy

A warm rye drink with lemon, brown sugar and clove, this Bulleit version is built directly in a mug. Dissolving the sugar before the whiskey goes in helps the ingredients combine evenly.

Light amber warm drink in a heatproof handled mug, no ice, lemon twist with four cloves.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Bulleit rye whiskey
  • 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Demerara sugar
  • ml Hot water
  • 1 piece Lemon twist
  • 4 piece Whole cloves

Instructions

  1. Warm a heatproof mug with hot water, then empty it carefully.
  2. Add the sugar and a little fresh hot water; stir until dissolved.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and whiskey, then add more hot water to the desired strength, keeping space below the rim.
  4. If using the garnish, stud the lemon twist with the cloves and place it in the mug. Allow the drink to cool to a comfortable sipping temperature.