I’d always heard of Hot Toddys, but have never made one until just recently. Hot cocktails are a rare treat, and they usually only make up about 5% of the big cocktail books. Now that my town’s already had a snow or two this year, it’s time to try some classic cold weather cocktails. The best way to think of a Hot Toddy is it’s like tea, but with whiskey instead of tea. Yes please!

Hot Toddy

• in a mug, add:
• 1 sugar cube
• a dash of nutmeg
• a dash of cinnamon
• 2 oz whiskey (I used Jim Beam Black)
• top with boiling water and stir well