If you ask for a Hot Toddy, then you’ll usually get a whisky, but rum is the perfect alternative, especially spiced rum with those warming spices and rich sweetness made the most of. Enjoy the complex, spicy and caramel notes of spiced rum with the floral viscosity of honey and the vibrant tang of fresh lemon, all stirred up with the woody spice of a cinnamon stick – a true hug in a cocktail.
Ingredients
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
35ml / 1oz spiced rum
100ml / 3oz hot water
1 cinnamon stick
Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
1. Whilst the kettle is boiling, measure out your preferred spiced rum and pour into a mug or handled glass.
2. Pour in the honey too, making sure every delicious drop is in there.
3. Add the lemon juice. Remember, a room temperature lemon rolled over the worktop makes juicing it much easier.
4. Top up with your hot water and before getting out the spoon, grab the cinnamon stick and swirl your mix whilst infusing that gorgeous unmistakable oaky spice. Add a lemon wedge for that extra touch and you’re good to go.
You can experiment with adding star anise or using different kinds of rums too, but we think this recipe is pretty perfect if we do say so.
We love trying out different Hot Toddy recipes and you can see some of our others here, including the Toffee Apple Hot Toddy and the Hot Gin Toddy.