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DRINK RECIPES
Drink a Hot Toddy Today
It’s feel-good in a warm mug
If you want to know more, read on. If you’re just here for a recipe, here it is. Mix away, and Cheers.
The Recipe
- 1.5 oz. Bourbon
- 1/4 orange
- 3 cloves
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp. honey (or more if you like a sweet drink)
- 12 oz. hot water
Add Bourbon and spices to a mug. Squeeze orange slice into the mug. Fill with hot water. Add another small orange slice if you like.
Make this drink with care and it will communicate that care to the person you serve it to.
At some point in the 20th century, the United States designated January 11 as National Hot Toddy Day. It’s fitting that this drink should be revered with its own day, but let’s not restrict goodwill, caring, love, or Hot Toddies to a single day.
The Experience
I remember a time when I was young. I had a fever of some sort and was wrapped up in a drowsy blanket with mom’s loving arms around me while grandma made noise in the kitchen. Eventually, an experienced hand brought a steaming mug of hot spice served with love’s concerned smile. It…
