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Winter Hot Toddy

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We’ve all been there. That wintertime scratchy throat that just seems like a harbinger of worse things to come. Cold and flu season can really take the wind out of your sails!

And, unfortunately, the internet is awash with some pretty dubious cold remedies and homemade concoctions.

But, while there remains no cure for the common cold, it turns out a classic, ahem… more adult elixir your interesting uncle might have relied on may actually blunt some of your seasonal cold and flu symptoms!

Don’t worry. We’ve got you.

If you’re not feeling so hot, relax and take the edge off with this tasty vitamin c and whiskey spiked hot toddy recipe!

With Tiger’s electric water heater, there is no need to turn on the stove top to boil water. With an easy press of a button, you can dispense hot water and create your perfect winter hot toddy in less than 5 minutes.

To see a full listing of Tiger’s electric water heater, check out Tiger’s Water Heater Listing.

  • Servings 1
  • Preparation 5 min
  • Cooking 5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 oz whisky
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 slices of lemon or orange
  • 2 oz hot water
  • 1 whole cloves/1 stick of cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  • Pour whisky, honey, and lemon/orange in a mug
  • Dispense hot water from the water heater
  • Stir until honey is dissolved
  • Spice it with cloves or cinnamon if desired and enjoy

HOW TO MAKE A HOT TODDY

Part of the genius of the hot toddy is that it’s just a simple cocktail. Mix a few ingredients together, and – voilà, you’re ready to start sipping.

And, with your Tiger hot water heater and dispenser, the most time consuming step of waiting for water to boil on the stovetop just became an afterthought.

However, it’s precisely the hot temperature of this classic potion that helps it really work to ease cold symptoms.

You see, whiskey is a wonderful decongestant. In moderation, it works by dilating blood vessels that can help your body loosen mucus. And the hot water helps your body break up and easily expel it.

Add a little soothing honey for your sore throat – and lemon for your vitamin c fix, and this is a real cold buster.

But in reality, whether you’re fighting a brutal cold, or just watching tv after a tough day at work, a hot toddy is a great, cosy-on-the-couch winter drink!

BRANDY VS WHISKEY

One of the best parts of making this honey and lemon loaded hot alcoholic drink is that you can use whichever spirit you prefer (or whatever’s handy in the liquor cabinet).

And while we must confess that we prefer whiskey, feel free to use brandy or even rum in your own homemade hot toddy.

Sure, doctors aren’t prescribing medical whiskey any longer. That went out with prohibition, ha!

But hopefully this winter-warming libation will get you through your flu-instigated rough patch and on to a speedy recovery.

Feel better!

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